Where else will Storm Ciaran cause bad weather? A list of Met Office rain and wind warnings across UK
Storm Ciaran has made landfall in the UK and with it strong winds and heavy rain could last for three days – prompting school closures and major travel disruption.
While the worst of the weather has so far been concentrated in the south, heavy rain and powerful winds are expected to affect much of the UK.
Here is a list of warnings, where the bad weather is expected to hit and when.
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Amber wind warning – 6am to midday on Thursday
This covers the following areas:
East Sussex
Kent
On Thursday morning, very strong west to southwesterly winds are likely to develop across parts of East Sussex and Kent, the Met Office said.
Gusts of 70-80mph are possible and could get over 85mph in a few of the most exposed coastal spots.
Follow latest: Storm Ciaran brings wind speeds of up to 104mph
Yellow rain warning – 6pm on Wednesday to midnight on Thursday
This covers the following areas:
East of England
London and South East England
North West England
South West England
Wales
West Midlands
Heavy rain is expected throughout Thursday as Storm Ciaran sweeps the country. 20-30mm is likely quite widely, but a number of places may see 40-60mm.
Upland areas of southwest England and Wales may see 80mm of rain, while a few places in northern Wales could get more than 100mm, the Met Office said.
“Given this amount of rainfall, the current saturated conditions, and the potential for fallen leaves to block drains etc, further impacts are likely,” the Met Office warned.
Yellow wind warning – 9pm on Wednesday to midnight on Thursday
This covers the following areas:
East of England
London and South East England
South West England
Wales
Winds are likely to frequently gust 50-60mph inland, and could reach 70mph in a few exposed locations, mainly coasts and hills.
Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown off roofs, is possible and flying debris could cause injuries and danger to life. Some travel disruption is expected and there could be power cuts.
Waves batter Kingsand in Cornwall on Thursday morning
Yellow rain warning – 6am on Thursday to 6am on Friday
This covers the following areas:
Central, Tayside and Fife
Grampian
Highlands and Eilean Siar
North East England
Southwest Scotland, Lothian Borders
Yorkshire and Humber
The yellow warning for rain associated with Storm Ciaran extends as far north as Aberdeen, with people in parts of northeast England and eastern Scotland told to expect periods of heavy rain.
Strong easterly winds, becoming northerly by Friday morning, will accompany the rainfall, and could exacerbate its impacts, the Met Office warned.
Yellow rain warning – 3pm on Saturday to midnight on Saturday
This covers the following areas:
East Sussex
Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Kent
West Sussex
Frequent heavy showers, along with gusty winds, are likely to cause travel disruption and flooding of a few places, the Met Office said.
There could be dangerous conditions at the coast and buses and trains are likely to be affected.
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Family of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’ as teen appears in court charged with murder
The family of a nine-year-old girl stabbed to death have said she was a “beautiful soul” who was brave, kind-hearted and “always put a smile on people’s faces”.
Police were called to Lime Close in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, just before 6.10pm on Monday, where Aria Thorpe had suffered a single stab wound.
The child was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a tribute released by Avon and Somerset Police on Friday, the girl’s family on her mother’s side said: “For those who didn’t have the privilege of knowing Aria, she was the most beautiful little soul – happy-go-lucky, full of light, and joy.
“She loved to sing and dance, and she took such pride in dressing up, always wanting to look just like her mummy.”
Tom Thorpe, the girl’s father, said: “It’s hard to put into words how devastating it is, our little Aria, that you’re up there with the angels looking over us.”
It comes as a 15-year-old boy charged with Aria’s murder appeared in court.
Pic: Avon and Somerset Police
Aria was a ‘precious girl’
In their statement, Aria’s family on her mother’s side said her death “has devastated us beyond words”.
“Our hearts are broken in a way we never imagined possible,” they added.
“As a family, we are holding one another close and doing everything we can to support each other through this unimaginable time.”
They said they were “truly touched by the lovely messages we have received”, before asking “that our privacy is respected, as we try to come to terms with the terrible loss of our precious girl”.
Flowers laid in memory of the young girl
‘Wacky ways and outright madness’
Mr Thorpe said: “How sad it’s going to be not hearing ‘Dad, how long left?’ on our long journeys back and forth at weekends.
He then said that Aria was “such a brave, kind-hearted and a beautiful innocent soul”, and “always put a smile on people’s faces with your wacky ways and just outright madness”.
Mr Thorpe added: “Your other little family down here in Portsmouth will forever miss you.
“We’ll miss you begging to go outside, even in the pouring rain just to have as much fun as possible in the little time we had at weekends.
“You will be greatly missed, you special little angel. A life gone far too early but I hope a life lived well. We all love you dearly. Goodnight darling.”
Teenager in court
Meanwhile, a 15-year-old boy charged with Aria’s murder appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Friday, where he was remanded.
The teenager, who cannot be named because of his age, was arrested in the Somerset village of Worle at 6.19pm on Monday.
He is next due in court on 16 March 2026. Appearing via video link from youth detention accommodation, he spoke only to confirm his name.
Judge Peter Blair KC set a provisional trial date for 15 June during the hearing.
A teenager charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe will stand trial in June next year.
The 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named because of his age, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Friday.
The defendant, who appeared via video link from youth detention accommodation, spoke only to confirm his name.
During a brief hearing, Judge Peter Blair KC, the Recorder of Bristol, set a provisional trial date for 15 June 2026.
The trial is expected to last two weeks.
Avon and Somerset Police were called to Lime Close in Weston-super-Mare just before 6.10pm on Monday, where nine-year-old Aria had suffered a single stab wound.
Flowers laid in memory of the young girl
The boy was arrested in nearby Worle a short time later.
His father was among those attending in the public gallery.
The teenager is next expected to appear in court on 16 March.
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