Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Storm Chandra to bring heavy rain, snow in UK
A big storm named Chandra is coming to the UK.
It will bring lots of rain and snow, especially in the north.
There will be very strong winds, up to 75mph, which is like a fast car!
Some places, like Northern Ireland and South West England, have special warnings because the weather will be very bad.
People should be careful because there might be flooding and it might be hard to travel.
The storm will start on Monday evening and last until Tuesday.
Storm Chandra is forecast to bring heavy rain, snow, and strong winds to the UK on Tuesday, January 27.
Amber wind warning issued for Northern Ireland from 05:00 to 21:00 on Tuesday.
Amber rain warning in place for South West England from 17:00 Monday to 09:00 Tuesday.
Yellow alerts issued for London, South East, South West, and parts of Wales.
Expected rainfall of 30-50mm, with up to 60-80mm in higher areas like South Dartmoor.
- Who
- UK Met Office, BBC
- What
- Storm Chandra bringing heavy rain, snow, and strong winds
- When
- Monday evening to Tuesday
- Where
- UK, particularly Northern Ireland, South West England, London, South East, South West, and parts of Wales
- Why
- Storm system moving across the UK, causing adverse weather conditions
- Storm Name
- Chandra
- Forecast Date
- Tuesday, January 27
- Wind Speeds
- Up to 75mph (120km/h)
- Amber Wind Warning
- Northern Ireland (05:00-21:00 Tuesday)
- Amber Rain Warning
- South-west England (17:00 Monday-09:00 Tuesday)
- Expected Rainfall
- 30-50mm, up to 60-80mm in higher areas
- Yellow Alert Areas
- London, South East, South West, parts of Wales