Warnings have been issued over major disruption to travel as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain and flooding to Britain.
A yellow weather warning for rain came into force at 6am for a large part of England, including London, with the warning of treacherous road conditions with delays and cancellations expected on trains and buses.
Amber warnings for "persistent and heavy" rain come into force from noon on Friday until the end of the day and cover parts of Wales, the Midlands, the South West, the South East and east of England.
The slow-moving downpours mean "some areas could see up to a month's worth of rain in 24 hours" with up to 150mm of rain.
The Met Office said the weather may cause power cuts, travel disruption and damage to buildings. The Environment Agency has issued a number of flood warnings while the AA has told people to avoid road travel.
National Rail are warning passengers to check their entire journey before departing on Friday and Saturday amid widepsread expected disruption.
Follow the latest updates below.
Key Points
- Amber weather warning updated as heavy rain batters UK
- Full breakdown of weather warnings amid torrential downpours
- Flooding hits part of UK
- Temperatures to plummet after storm with arctic blast to hit
- Recap: Latest round-up of chaos storm has brought
Heavy rain and strong winds forecast
17:30 , Alastair LockhartFriday evening will see heavy rain and strong winds as Storm Claudia takes hold, the Met Office has said.
The forecaster warned the public to take care in the conditions and said disruption was likely.
London is set for more rainy and cloudy weather over the weekend.
The storm is expected to hit parts of England and Wales most strongly, with showers also expected in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Storm Claudia will continue to bring heavy rain and strong winds this evening ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) November 14, 2025
Take care if you are travelling as disruption is possible across England and Wales
Scotland and Northern Ireland will see a mix of clear spells and scattered showers pic.twitter.com/4HbJvENh2P
Snow could soon come to London
16:34 , Alastair LockhartTemperatures are forecast to plunge in London in the coming days with a predicted “snow bomb” hitting the UK.
The Met Office has said snowfall could hit hills and mountains in Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England, and possibly North Wales in what it a "widespread wintry spell" next week.
Bitter conditions are expected to move south as the week progresses.
But currently, according to forecasters, only sleet is forecast to hit London - but this could change.
Sleet will fall in the early hours of Thursday as temperatures plummet to 3C, according to BBC weather.
Tube update
16:04 , Tom PlaceThings are running more smoothly now - we’re down to minor delays only on a few lines for the time being.
Forecast update
15:57 , Tom PlaceHere’s an updated forecast for today and the next few days.
Today: Heavy rain across England and Wales, with strong winds especially in the west. Colder but brighter in Northern Ireland and Scotland, with sunny spells and showers.
Tonight: Rain to continue across much of the country, easing as the night goes on. Drier in the far north and south, and frosty in northern Scotland.
Saturday: Still cloudy and wet across England and Wales. Drier and brighter for much of Northern Ireland and Scotland, with sunny spells. Relatively mild in the south, colder in the north.
Sunday to Tuesday: Brighter but colder conditions extending southwards into early next week. Possibility of sleet and snow.
Weather warnings
15:39 , Tom PlaceWant to know about what the different weather warnings mean?
The Met Office explain below.
Weather warnings ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) November 14, 2025
- Why and when are they issued?
- What do Yellow, Amber, and Red warnings mean?
- What should you do when there's a warning?
- What impacts you can expect from each warning type?
Watch this video to explain all 👇https://t.co/vO6Ilrtcdb
Storm Claudia is destroying umbrellas across the country
15:29 , Tom Place
Environment Agency guidance
15:26 , Tom PlaceLet’s see what the Environment Agency are saying about Storm Claudia.
Joe Cuthbertson, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, has said: “Significant surface water and river flooding impacts are probable for parts of England on Friday, with significant river flooding likely continuing into Saturday.
“Ongoing impacts from rivers are possible across the weekend.
“Environment Agency teams are out on the ground, operating flood defences and supporting local authorities in responding to surface water flooding.
“We urge people not to drive though flood water – it is often deeper than it looks and just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float your car.
“People should search ‘check my flood risk’, get free flood warnings, and keep up to date with the latest situation at @EnvAgency on X.”
Sage advice, Dave
15:11 , Tom PlaceRemember, as if it isn’t clear enough, signs are there for a reason.
— Dave Harford (@dharford79) November 14, 2025
By ignoring or moving them, you risk your life, and the lives of rescuers coming to help you!
Don’t be a muppet. Don’t drive into floods.
You car is a car. NOT a boat! #RoadSafety #stormclaudia pic.twitter.com/3cWxVObdqf
Tube update
15:04 , Tom PlaceWe’ve got a few different lines with issues now.
The Mildmay line has had problems all day and still has severe delays.
There are now also severe delays on the District and Metropolitan lines due to an earlier signalling systems failure.
There are minor delays on the Central, Circle, and Hammersmith & City lines.
The M11 is looking pretty grim
14:54 , Tom Place
Flood warnings and alerts update
14:50 , Tom PlaceThere are now 105 live flood alerts and nine flood warnings, up from three earlier today.
The new warning locations are:
- Gog Brook at Warwick
- River Avon at Harvington and Offenham
- River Avon at Strensham and Bredon
- River Avon at Twyning
- River Avon at Wyre Piddle
A Royal downpour
14:45 , Tom PlaceKing Charles III has braved the wet weather today to meet well-wishers after a visit to Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.
Chaos in Greater Manchester
14:38 , Tom PlaceStorm Claudia is causing havoc in Greater Manchester.
A tree has fallen onto tracks on the Metrolink line between Bury and Whitefield, leaving trams suspended.
Firefighters have cordoned off part of Elk Mill Shopping Centre in Oldham as part of the roof has been damaged.
Be careful out there
14:32 , Tom PlaceStorm Claudia could bring wind gusts of 60-70 mph today for parts of northwest England and northwest Wales
— Met Office (@metoffice) November 14, 2025
This includes cross winds for some major roads such as the M6, which will result in dangerous driving conditions
Warnings are in force, so please take care ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/ucxmy02Smq
Mildmay update
13:22 , Tom PlaceThe Mildmay line continues to have issues - the line is now suspended between Stratford and Gospel Oak as the faulty train at Camden Road is fixed.
There rest of the line is still running with severe delays.
Storm Claudia in Spain and Portugal
13:13 , Tom PlaceClaudia has already wreaked havoc across Spain and Portugal before arriving in the UK, as multiple rivers burst their banks after torrential rain exceeded 200mm in places.
The storm swept across Iberia on Thursday, knocking down trees and power lines, with emergency services in the region responding to over 300 weather-related incidents in 24 hours.
The Interior Ministry in Portugal confirmed that two elderly people died in their flooded home south of Lisbon after overnight downpours led to hundreds of callouts, power cuts and disruption across the area.
Don't they look snug?
12:49 , tom placeAt least these dogs are staying out of the rain...
☔☔☔🌧️🌧️🌧️💨💨💨 storm Claudia is doing its worst outside.. the garden is underwater in parts😱 Mum has made a fire 🔥
— Kai 🌈& Co (@casalindi) November 14, 2025
We are all safe and warm inside ❤️❤️🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/7OsZkPHy3v
Hold on to your hats
12:42 , Tom PlaceZara Tindall isn’t put off by the weather, as she attends Countryside Day at Cheltenham racecourse.
Tube update
12:30 , Tom PlaceThere are now severe delays on the Mildmay line, while a faulty train at Camden Road is seen to.
There are minor delays on the Central line too - a good service elsewhere.
Met Office latest
12:27 , Tom PlaceThe latest update from the Met Office on X shows the bands of weather across most of England and Wales over the next few hours.
That’s a LOT of rain.
Disruption and flooding expected across England and Wales today from heavy rain associated with Storm Claudia ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) November 14, 2025
Strong, gusty winds will also affect parts of northwest Wales and northwest England
A drier and brighter afternoon for Northern Ireland and Scotland pic.twitter.com/Wy96SIf18w
West Midlands worst affected
12:22 , Tom PlaceThe West Midlands seems to have affected the most by Storm Claudia so far.
The Environment Agency has been putting up flood barriers, Christmas light switch-ons have been cancelled, and a number of rail services have been impacted, with no trains running between Birmingham and Worcester or Hereford today.
The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning for Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire and parts of Birmingham, the Black Country, Shropshire, Coventry and Warwickshire.
Flood alerts and warnings
12:05 , Tom PlaceOf the 98 flood alerts and three flood warnings currently live, most are in the North, West, and the Midlands.
The flood warnings are for Keswick campsite in the Lake District, Dulas Brook at Ewyas Harold, and at the North Sea coast at Bridlington.
We’ll continue to keep you updated.
Stay weather aware
11:55 , Tom PlaceAmber and Yellow warnings have been issued in association with Storm Claudia
— Met Office (@metoffice) November 14, 2025
Disruption and flooding are likely
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/tFqKQXIOiX
It's wet out there
11:31 , Tom Place
Travelling in storms - Met Office guidance
11:26 , Tom PlaceIf you do have to go out and brave the weather today, the Met Office have published guidance on driving in storms, rain and strong wind.
They also advise what to do when the road is flooded, and remind drivers to keep an eye out for cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.
You can read their full guidance here.
An alternative Storm Claudia map...
11:18 , Tom Place🚨 BREAKING 🚨 The Met Office have upgraded Storm Claudia to a critical weather event with TRAITOROUS WINDS AND SEVERE THREAT TO FRINGES. Stay safe everyone. pic.twitter.com/KoXdEOa5Qq
— SHANE REACTION (@imshanereaction) November 13, 2025
Amber warnings update
11:13 , Tom PlaceThe Met Office has updated the amber warning for Wales and Yorkshire and Humber as Storm Claudia continues to cause chaos.
The National Weather Agency stated: "Storm Claudia, previously named by the Spanish Meteorological Service, will bring rain that will become persistent and heavy during Friday.
"40-60 mm of rain is expected widely across this region with some places seeing around 80 mm; these higher accumulations more probable across the East Midlands, and higher ground in Wales and western England.
"Impacts may be exacerbated by strong easterly winds, as well as thunderstorms later Friday afternoon and evening."
Tube update
11:00 , Tom PlaceThe Mildmay line is now open again between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction following that earlier signal failure at Kensington (Olympia).
Minor delays there, and on the Circle line - good service everywhere else at the moment.
Amber and Yellow warnings
10:56 , Tom PlaceHere’s a full breakdown of the areas expected to be affected by Storm Claudia over the next 24 hours.
Train issues
10:51 , Tom PlaceA reminder - a number of train operators are running a reduced service today due to the weather.
Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London Northwestern Railway, Northern, TransPennine Express and West Midlands Railway are all affected - please do check your entire journey before you travel today.
This weather is pretty traitorous...
Storm Claudia causing havoc at Euston pic.twitter.com/iIbNzSStOh
— Chris Selman (@Selmanwrites) November 14, 2025
Overground update
10:33 , Tom PlaceAn update on the Mildmay line - it is now closed between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction while Network Rail fix a signal failure at Kensington (Olympia).
There’s a good service on the rest of the line.
More info on Storm Claudia
10:31 , Tom PlaceHere’s how Storm Claudia came to be, courtesy of Laura Tobin
A recap
10:17 , Tom PlaceHere’s a recap of everything we know so far:
- A yellow weather warning has been in effect in London since 6am, with treacherous road conditions and delays and cancellations on trains and buses.
- Amber warnings for "persistent and heavy" rain come into force from noon until the end of the day, covering parts of Wales, the Midlands, the South West, the South East and east of England.
- Rail operators are asking passengers to check for delays and cancellations before they travel, while drivers have been advised against using the roads in treacherous weather and changeable conditions.
- The vast majority of the Tube is still currently running with a good service.
- The Environment Agency has issued three flood warnings and 102 flood alerts across the UK.
- The worst of the weather is expected to hit the capital this afternoon, and is expected to ease by tomorrow.
Brollies out
10:00 , Tom PlaceIt’s wet out there - but it looks like worse is to come later today.
What comes after Storm Claudia?
09:53 , Tom PlaceAccording to the Met Office, cold Arctic air could spread southwards across the UK over the weekend, causing temperatures to plummet.
Looking further ahead, temperatures may continue to drop from several degrees above average to several degrees below next week - with a possibility of snow.
Tube update
09:35 , Tom PlaceThe delays between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction are now only minor, while the Central line is back to a good service.
Elsewhere, there are no other problems reported by TfL on the Tube at the moment - we’ll continue to keep you updated if that changes.
More from the Met Office
09:25 , Tom PlaceMet Office chief meteorologist, Matthew Lehnert, has said that some areas could have up to a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours.
“Much of this will fall on saturated ground, increasing the chances of flooding and contributing to the amber warnings we have issued.
“Within the amber warning areas, some could see in excess of 150mm accumulate during the event, with 60-80mm fairly widely.
“Gusty winds in the north-west of England and north-west Wales is an additional hazard, with 60-70mph gusts possible in exposed places.”
Why Claudia?
09:21 , Tom PlaceDespite the recent success of the Celebrity Traitors, Storm Claudia is not named after Ms Winkleman.
Storm Claudia was named by the Spanish Meteorological Agency, having already brought heavy rain and strong winds to Spain and Portugal before coming to our shores.
UK flooding
09:17 , Tom PlaceOutside of the capital, other areas of the UK have already been hit by floods due to the inclement weather.
Heavy rain has flooded train tracks between Exeter and Barnstaple, closing the line with disruption expected until Sunday evening.
Further significant flooding is expected across England today and through the weekend.
Looking pretty grim out there...
09:08 , Tom Place
Flood risks?
09:01 , Tom PlaceThe worst of the forecasted weather hasn’t hit London...yet.
But when it does, which areas of the capital are most at risk of flooding?
See which areas could be most affected here.
Tube disruption
08:43 , Matt WattsAlthough not all weather-related - there are problems on the Tube network in London this morning.
There are severe delays on the Central line between White City and Epping / Hainault due to an earlier faulty train at Bethnal Green.
There is no service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge all day to reduce the risk of damage to train wheels caused by significant leaf fall.
Elsewhere on the Overground there are severe delays between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction due to a signal failure at Kensington (Olympia).
Other than that there wre no problems reported by TfL on the Tube at the moment.
AA issues warning about roads
08:24 , Matt WattsThe AA has advised against travelling in the "hazardous weather", saying: "Safety comes first. Conditions may change quickly, so stay updated and make sure you're prepared before you travel."
It added: "Flood water can appear quickly, and even shallow water can be dangerous - never try to drive through it."
Rail operators say check before you travel
08:19 , Matt WattsNational Rail are warning passengers to check their route for dealys or cancellations before leaving on Friday amid widespread disruption.
Current weather related disruptions on the train network being highlighted by National Rail are here.
It says the forecast of bad weather may cause trains to be disrupted in different ways:
•Heavy rainfall can cause flooding that results in tracks being underwater and embankments being damaged
•Flooding can affect points, which allow trains to move from one line to another, and electrical systems
•Strong winds can blow trees into infrastructure, damaging the overhead lines that power electric trains
Storm Claudia brings disruption
08:13 , Matt WattsGood morning and welcome to our coverage of Storm Claudia.
Heavy rain is sweeping the country leading to flood warnings and disruption to transport.
Stick with us for all the latest updates.
