More yellow weather warnings have been issued for Powys this week as Storm Jocelyn gets set to batter the UK.

Storm Isha wreaked havoc across the UK on Sunday and Monday (January 21 and 22) recording winds of up to 107mph in some areas.

These strong winds resulted in flight, train and ferry cancellations as well as road closures and power cuts.

Yellow, amber and rare red weather warnings were all in place at various times over the weekend due to the strong winds associated with the storm.

A yellow weather warning for Storm Isha had remained in place until midday across Powys and the rest of the UK.

Storm Jocelyn officially named by Met Office

Just as weather warnings in Powys and across the UK come to an end on Monday (January 22) for Storm Isha, the Met Office has revealed another storm is set to hit the UK in the coming days.

The Met Office officially named Storm Jocelyn on Monday as strong winds and heavy rain are forecast to hit the UK on Tuesday and Wednesday (January 23 and 24).

Storm Jocelyn could bring up to 70mph winds.

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for Powys due to strong winds associated with Storm Jocelyn which could cause danger to life, damage to buildings and power outages.

The weather warnings will be in place from midday on Tuesday (January 23) until 3pm on Wednesday (January 24) all across Powys, including Newtown, Welshpool, Machynlleth and Brecon.

What to expect from the yellow weather warnings in Powys

The Met Office said the yellow weather warnings were issued across Powys due to strong winds associated with Storm Jocelyn.

The strong winds associated with the yellow weather warnings are set to cause:

  • Roads and bridges to close due to being blocked by fallen trees and other debris
  • Damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
  • Power cuts and impacts to other services including mobile phone coverage
  • Remaining recovery efforts off the back of Storm Isha are likely to be hampered
  • Disruptions to road, rail, air and ferry services, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
  • Injuries and danger to life from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
  • Disruptions to bus and train services, with some journeys taking longer

A Met Office spokesperson added: "A spell of strengthening west or southwesterly winds is expected to affect Northern Ireland, north Wales, northern England and Scotland from Tuesday evening, associated with Storm Jocelyn.

"Winds are widely expected to gust to 55-65 mph, with a few exposed locations possibly seeing in excess of 70 mph, although the greatest likelihood of these is now highlighted with an Amber warning.

"Gusts of 55-65mph are fairly typical for a winter storm across these areas, but following the impacts caused by Storm Isha resilience is expected to be lower and it may also hamper any ongoing recovery and repair efforts."

Everywhere in Wales set to be affected by the yellow weather warnings and Storm Jocelyn

Areas of Wales set to be impacted by the yellow weather warnings issued by the Met Office are:

  • Blaenau Gwent
  • Bridgend
  • Caerphilly
  • Cardiff
  • Carmarthenshire
  • Ceredigion
  • Merthyr Tydfil
  • Monmouthshire
  • Neath Port Talbot
  • Newport
  • Pembrokeshire
  • Powys
  • Rhondda Cynon Taf
  • Swansea
  • Torfaen
  • Vale of Glamorgan
  • Conwy
  • Denbighshire
  • Flintshire
  • Gwynedd
  • Isle of Anglesey
  • Wrexham

County Times: All of Wales, including Powys, is set to be impacted by yellow weather warnings associated with Storm Jocelyn.All of Wales, including Powys, is set to be impacted by yellow weather warnings associated with Storm Jocelyn. (Image: Met Office)

 

How to prepare for the yellow weather warnings and Storm Jocelyn

The Met Office has issued advice on how to prepare for the yellow weather warnings this week and the threat Storm Jocelyn poses.

A Met Office spokesperson said: "Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them.

"Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds and fences. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

"People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

"If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea.

"Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

"Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly. When a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

There will be yellow weather warnings in place across Powys from midday on Tuesday, January 23 to 3pm on Wednesday, January 24.