Storm Chandra is bringing travel disruption and flooding to the UK as strong winds and heavy rain sweep the country.
The M48 Severn Bridge was closed on Tuesday morning with The Humber Bridge shut to high-sided vehicles due to wind.
National Rail issued a warning that “poor weather may affect South Western Railway services until the end of the day”.
Snow was also forecast in parts of the country as a number of weather warnings came into force, including amber “danger to life” alerts for south-west England and the eastern coast of Northern Ireland for rain and wind respectively.
Gusts of 75mph are expected in parts of Northern Ireland while 80mm of rain has fallen on Dartmoor.
In London, heavy rain is expected to fall through morning rush hour. Gusts in excess of 30mph have been recorded overnight. A yellow warning for rain covering much of the capital came into force at midnight and runs through to midday.
Follow the latest updates below...
More than 300 schools closed in Northern Ireland
08:10 , Megan HoweOver 300 schools and colleges have closed in Northern Ireland as Storm Chandra batters the UK, with NI bearing the brunt.
An amber warning for wind is in place, while a yellow rainfall alert is impacting counties Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry and Tyrone.
In the next 48 hours, 50mm of rain is expected in many areas and more than 100mm of rain could fall over high ground towards the east.
Ferry sailings between Belfast and Liverpool were cancelled on Monday evening, with further cancellations affecting several scheduled services from Belfast and Larne on Tuesday.
Belfast City Airport has cancelled more than two dozen flights and passengers are advised to check the status of their flight before travelling to the airport.
Travel disruption - what you need to know
07:47 , Megan HoweTravel disruption is expected across the UK today, effecting rail and roads.
Below is a look at how the weather could impact your morning commute:
TfL:
Minor delays on the Central line due to train cancellations
Good service on all other lines
We will issue an update before rush hour at 9am
Rail:
Avanti West Coast is reporting disruption between Manchester, Crewe and London Euston due to a failure in the electricity supply and a tree blocking the track. Trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised
A landslip between Horsham and Dorking means that trains are unable to run between these stations, affecting the route between London Victoria and Horsham
South Western Railway (SWR) is warning of the risk of cancellations, delays or revisions to timetables across the whole of its network
Lines between Salisbury and Southampton Central, Eastleigh and Fareham, and at Sway are flooded and blocked
Line closure between Par and Newquay in Cornwall due to flooding, Great Western Railway says, as well as closures between Exeter St David's and Barnstaple and Okehampton
Services are also cancelled between Castle Cary and Taunton due to flooding, with the line between Salisbury and Romsey flooded as well
Transport for Wales says that a tree is blocking the railway near Llanbister Road, which means trains between Swansea and Shrewsbury could be cancelled in both directions
Roads:
The M48 Severn Bridge is closed this morning with traffic between England and Wales diverted over the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge
The Humber Bridge in England is shut to high-sided vehicles due to wind
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service say the A351 is closed between Norden Park and Ride and Corfe Castle due to flooding
Devon County Council say there are blocked roads at several "key locations" and is urging people to check their routes before travelling
Forecasters are warning that flooding and travel disruption are likely and to check your routes before heading out for the day
Weather map shows when Storm Chandra is hitting UK today as torrential rain soaks London
07:26 , Megan HoweStorm Chandra is bringing strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK on Tuesday.
The latest winter storm - named by the Met Office on Monday - is bringing multiple weather warnings to parts of the UK including London.
A yellow alert for heavy rain for the South East, including much of the capital, came into force at midnight and runs until midday on Tuesday.
Map shows when Storm Chandra is hitting UK today as torrential rain soaks London
Weather map showing all of the warnings in place for the UK
07:08 , Megan HoweYellow and amber weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds are in place across the UK.
In London, 15 to 25mm of rain is expected widely, with 50mm of rain expected on higher ground.
Temperatures will remain low, reaching up to 10C this afternoon.
Commuters will battle strong winds and heavy rain in the capital this morning, but it It looks unlikely that it will snow.
Forecasters warn of flooding and travel disruption brought by Storm Chandra
07:01 , Megan HoweStorm Chandra has brought travel disruption and flooding as strong winds and heavy rain hit much of the UK.
The M48 Severn Bridge was closed on Tuesday morning with The Humber Bridge shut to high-sided vehicles due to wind.
Snow was also forecast in parts of the country as a number of weather warnings came into force.
National Rail issued a warning that "poor weather may affect South Western Railway services until the end of the day", while traffic between England and Wales was being diverted over the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge.
Gwent Police said that the A40 was flooded between Abergavenny and Raglan, while sections of several roads in Dorset, Somerset and east Devon were closed due to flooding.
Forecasters had warned that flooding and travel disruption were likely with significant snow across higher ground in some northern parts of England and Scotland.
Several weather warnings were in force on Tuesday, including amber warnings for south-west England and the eastern coast of Northern Ireland for rain and wind respectively.
Good morning
06:57 , Megan HoweGood morning and welcome to The Standard’s liveblog on Storm Chandra which has swept across the UK, bringing flooding and travel disruption.
Follow along for the latest updates.
