Tornados could be likely across parts of the UK as Storm Isha brings strong winds.
A danger to life amber weather warning for wind has been issued for Liverpool as the whole of the UK is braced for Storm Isha. The warning will be in place from 6pm on Sunday until 6am on Monday as disruption is likely.
On Tuesday, a yellow weather warning also remains in place for wind, staying until Wednesday. But with the high winds, the Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) has issued a 'Tornado Watch' for some parts of the UK.
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On its website, the map states England could see some "isolated tornados" and winds of up to 80mph. It added: "One or two broken lines of rain will spread across the area, bringing the risk of strong wind gusts (70-80mph), given the very strong 850 hPa flow. Additionally, one or two tornadoes are possible, especially with any rotating structures within the QLCS."
However tornados could be more likely elsewhere in the UK including parts of Scotland and Ireland as a red alert is issued. It reads: "In and close to the watch area, there is the risk of a few tornadoes, and the potent shear means a strong tornado is possible, especially across the ROI and N Ireland.
"Additionally, the very strong low-level flow will be mixed to the surface in stronger cores, bringing the risk of gusts of 70-80mph, and perhaps 90-100mph in a few spots, even inland. Any supercell which can develop may produce hail, which could reach severe levels, and a few CG lightning strikes are possible too, especially across the RoI and N Ireland."
The ECHO previously reported that “everybody” will be affected by the storm. Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan said: "We’re expecting widespread gales to affect the UK, amber warnings are in place for large parts of the country.
"There’s the potential for danger-to-life and damaging winds potentially leading to some power cuts in places, some large waves around coastal regions could bring some debris onto roads and trees could come down."
Rail services are already being impacted as being are being urged to check before they travel. In some parts of the UK flights have also been delayed or cancelled, but Manchester and Liverpool appear to not be having any major problems as of yet.
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