The UK and parts of the US are facing severe weather conditions due to Storm Gerrit and other weather systems. In the UK, the National Weather Service has issued warnings for heavy rain and high winds, with gusts potentially reaching 40-50 mph, as Storm Gerrit causes disruptions. The Bay Area in the US is preparing for dangerous surf conditions, with a High Surf Warning in effect for Thursday, anticipating waves of 25-30 feet, strong rip currents, and potential impacts to beach infrastructure. A second system is expected to arrive Friday into Saturday, with an active weather pattern continuing through early January. Western NC is under a Flood Watch through tomorrow morning after receiving 3-5 inches of rain, and an additional 0.5 inches or more is possible. The Flood Watch also extends through 10 a.m. for Floyd, Patrick, Carroll, and Grayson counties. Air travel has been affected, with difficulties at Bristol Airport and flight cancellations at Heathrow due to stormy conditions. A major incident was declared on the A9 in the Scottish Highlands due to snow, trapping drivers. Additionally, a Wind Advisory is in effect for the North Bay Pacific Coast until 4 PM today.
Multiple flood warnings have been issued as river levels continue to rise in the wake of Storm Gerrit. Full story: https://t.co/kNDKk2V2r1 https://t.co/EkKxjW5ZxS
โGlobally the UK sees more tornadoes, bar the United States, than anyone else for the land mass weโve got.โ Storm Gerrit continues to batter the UK with high winds, heavy rain and more flooding is expected. @thejamesmax https://t.co/ZDVqXK3FU2
Pictures: Storm Gerrit โMini Tornadoโ Strikes, Destroying Roofs and Leaving Thousands Without Power https://t.co/Ri6fk31lAp
Tornado rips up 100 houses in Greater Manchester as eyewitnesses describe horror at 'supercell' storm https://t.co/7pctmRUpe2
A tornado has inflicted significant damage on property in a residential area of Manchester. No injuries were reported but many residents were forced to leave their homes in Stalybridge. https://t.co/ZETA1qbL5D https://t.co/mPkVLK7Z1U
"It's mighty chilly - we have got the gas fire keeping us warm" Sky's @connorgillies speaks to residents in Tarland, Aberdeenshire, who have been left without power following Storm Gerrit. https://t.co/Xf4pwFI6WJ ๐บ Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/nLPVR8MzYp
Multiple flood warnings have been issued in Herefordshire as river levels continue to rise in the wake of Storm Gerrit. https://t.co/VYeIaoKh2F
'Scenes of chaos.' GB News' @SophieReaper details what happened last night in Manchester following reports of a tornado. https://t.co/YK8YwwBYdL
Storm Gerrit: 'Tornado' damages 100 homes as 14,000 without power amid further travel misery https://t.co/PNbZFJ7OMf
Thousands of homes still without power after Storm Gerrit https://t.co/MvDxrmBAvf
Storm Gerrit: Homes without power as 85mph gales hit Wales https://t.co/tNaYH5o8xi
Rare UK 'TORNADO' rips through Greater Manchester with hundreds forced to evacuate their homes as Storm Gerrit havoc continues https://t.co/yedAx9w9WA
Storm Gerrit: 'Tornado' damages 100 homes in Stalybridge https://t.co/SKixxizpkY
Disruption from Storm Gerrit continues as thousands still without power https://t.co/Dulkw3nnFy
"Scotland saw some of its strongest wind gusts since 2016". Sky Meteorologist Jo Wheeler talks about the effects of Storm Gerrit and what the weather will be like in the UK over the next week๐ https://t.co/gfIHDdMm0G ๐บ Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/B25RVOyAeD
'Weโre not quite out of the woods yet.' Senior Meteorologist Jim Dale details the latest forecast for Storm Gerrit as strong wind and rain batters the UK. ๐ Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/KGUAMpv094
Friday PM/evening still looks to feature higher rain rates and gusty wind. HRRR model hinting at some narrow cold frontal rainband tendencies (heavy rain/gusty) as well. Stay tuned. #CAwx 12/27/2023 https://t.co/J5XLutxXEE https://t.co/IccFjpT3v3
Friday PM/evening still looks to feature higher rain rates and gusty wind. HRRR model hinting at some narrow cold front rainband tendencies (heavy rain/gusty) as well. Stay tuned. #CAwx 12/27/2023 https://t.co/1DK4VPAPDk https://t.co/IccFjpT3v3
Planes were left struggling to land at Bristol Airport and several flights from Heathrow were cancelled as stormy weather hit the UK today. ๐ Read more https://t.co/jhwpGR6k0T
Watch News at Ten live as a major incident is declared by police in Scotland after vehicles are left stranded in snow. Plus, we'll take a look at tomorrow's headlines in #SkyPapers https://t.co/zf3WOHsV2b https://t.co/uqPEyaKUc5
"We came to a standstill." Lyndon Mahoey-Brown tells Sky News of his experience being stuck on the A9 due to snow. A major incident has been declared on the road in the Scottish Highlands, with drivers reporting being stuck for hours in heavy traffic. https://t.co/O4B0GrDUyU https://t.co/1I1Zi35sf3
27,000 homes lose power with 'miles of vehicles' stuck on A9 as Storm Gerrit batters UK https://t.co/X83vPhxsTY
Storm Gerrit leaves drivers stuck in snow and 27,000 without power, as police declare major incident in 86mph winds https://t.co/JTXNfOJjBS
BREAKING: A major incident has been declared on the A9 in the Scottish Highlands, Police Scotland have said. @LisaSkyNews has the latest as #StormGerrit hits the UK. https://t.co/Y4uvl7yUID ๐บ Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/upZW6WPfUH
BREAKING: A major incident has been declared on the A9 in the Scottish Highlands, Police Scotland has said. Drivers have reported being stuck for hours in heavy traffic on the road, which is covered in thick snow. Live updates ๐ https://t.co/V1xvKab2LT
#StormGerrit is bringing high winds and heavy rain across the country. #Flood warnings are in place in some areas, so please take care and don't take unnecessary risks. Check the flood risk for your area: https://t.co/lIrKYGDXNB https://t.co/NYm4K4EDvk
Weather warnings are in place for wind and rain as Storm Gerrit sweeps across the country โ: @GeoLithgow https://t.co/YR6bT8ojTx
Total rainfall from Sunday night through Wednesday morning, December 24-27. #ncwx #scwx #gawx #cltwx https://t.co/RdwdvWPyOp
โ Wind Advisory is now in effect for the North Bay Pacific Coast until 4 PM today! Gusts could reach as high as 40-50 miles per hour. Secure loose objects, be careful if driving high-profile vehicles, and prepare for possible power outages! #CAwx https://t.co/TDMGcJi57M
โ ๏ธ Clouds and perhaps a flurry this morning give way to afternoon sunshine and a seasonal high in the mid-40s. Thatโll help melt some of the snow. ๐ก๏ธ Sunny and warmer tomorrow, 50s Friday/Saturday! #9wx #COwx https://t.co/XNkHYUrBI6
Hundreds lose power and further travel disruption expected as #StormGerrit lashes the UK. Yellow weather warnings for heavy rain across Wales and northern England have been extended. Follow live updates: https://t.co/K2IALWgUHa https://t.co/nOzkRD1jv9
Have the umbrella handy today in #NYC. โ @MAutovinoWx says fog and rain will persist across the five boroughs throughout the day, with the most intense rain expected to arrive in the evening hours. ๐ง๏ธ https://t.co/aJIYAusGWs
Lingering showers and unseasonably mild today around the #clt area. Lowering chances this afternoon, but remaining mostly cloudy. #ncwx #scwx #cltwx https://t.co/2BucUg8eO0
Storm Gerrit, named after former NOS weatherman Gerrit Hiemstra, is a fact. The storm is raging in parts of the United Kingdom today. The British weather service Met Office, which already listed the name in August, has now actually assigned the name.
Around the Charlotte metro, it's a drizzly, foggy morning. Slow down and allow some extra time this morning. The extensive rain we dealt with yesterday is over in eastern NC this morning. #ncwx #cltwx https://t.co/aqHMDk2XeX
Rain gradually exits to the east this morning. Beyond that, temperatures will reach well into the 50s through Thursday. https://t.co/ehXOGREpO4
Patchy fog and minor flooding to start the day across portions of the area. Fog dissipates quickly this morning, while water levels will be slower to recede. Clouds will also clear slowly, but high temperatures will be above normal. #ncwx #scwx #gawx https://t.co/w5loOcc2aD
Rain is approaching our region and will start to spread across the region through the day today. Second system arrives Friday into Saturday and active pattern continues through early January. #CAwx #BayAreaWX https://t.co/TX9ZwygogO
Rain gradually shifts east this morning, while afternoon temperatures the next two days reach well into the 50s. https://t.co/RPXs73m1s1
๐ง๏ธ With #StormGerrit upon us, heavy rain and strong winds are making driving conditions very difficult in some areas. ๐ Beware of surface water and debris on the roads. ๐ Reduce your speed and keep back from the vehicle in front. ๐ซ Do not attempt to drive through flood water. https://t.co/Sg4azyAmFE
Storm Gerrit chaos: Met Office issues nine weather warnings as TRIPLE THREAT hits Britain https://t.co/iMIa0fNJIO
Strong southerly winds developing today! Wind gusts 20-30 mph across the Bay Area and Central Coast, as high as 40-50 mph at the coast and ridgetops. #CAwx https://t.co/UB876D6pOJ
Happy Hump Day! Still tracking some rain this morning. It'll drift north and east (gradually) into the afternoon. #swva #vawx https://t.co/svtcBTpElr
Drivers have been warned of potentially hazardous conditions as Storm Gerrit hits the country today - with a number of yellow wind and rain warnings in place. https://t.co/z0LfrONBtV
Storm Gerrit: Flood and heavy rain warnings for Yorkshire https://t.co/EcqbPIX6Oj
Had enough of this gloomy weather? Well, looks like low clouds, drizzle & patchy fog will prevail this morning, but the low clouds should begin to clear across the CSRA and southern/central Midlands around mid-afternoon, with most areas clearing by sunset as a cold front passes. https://t.co/JX2PXldblB
Watch out for wet road conditions this morning as showers continue. The rain showers will diminish as we head through the morning into the afternoon. Our highs today will rebound back into the mid and upper 50s. https://t.co/biWTDrmEVX
'Fort William is being battered by gale force conditions'. Sky's @ConnorGillies reports from Fort William, Scotland, where Storm Gerrit is in full force. https://t.co/jHZZJsfLBL ๐บ Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/tEnXV2q85K
Watch out for some patchy fog & wet road conditions this morning. Our rain will continue to diminish as we head through the day bringing an end to the flood threat. We have another chance for a few rain/snow showers on Friday with a more vigorous system possible by January 2nd. https://t.co/qHNISxjsST
The National Weather Service continues with the Flood Watch through 10 a.m. for Floyd, Patrick, Carroll and Grayson counties including the city of Galax. Rain will continue to diminish as we head through the morning, but watch for wet road conditions. https://t.co/cccfxSG42r
You're going to want to give yourself a little extra time out on the roadways this morning. We're finding wet road conditions in addition to some patchy dense fog. The fog should lift later this morning as showers continue to diminish. https://t.co/n8DbvYSUvL
Storm Gerrit: Disruption expected as bad weather hits NI https://t.co/oMF69oe1Vy
'Wherever you're going to be today, it's going to be absolutely foul!' Weather Journalist Nathan Rao details the latest conditions for the UK amid Storm Gerrit. https://t.co/XZei92dCLC
Yellow wind and rain warnings are in place across much of the UK #StormGerrit https://t.co/68QwoFtSMY
Storm Gerrit will bring strong winds and heavy rain to many parts of the UK on Wednesday, with wintry hazards also likely, forecasters warn https://t.co/7SRsAUR9ZB
*FLOOD ADVISORIES* have been extended for both Cabarrus and Union County until 3:30 am. Expect minor flooding overnight in addition to patchy dense fog. https://t.co/38JbaQVFSe
*FLOOD ADVISORY* has been extended until 3:30am in Union County. Expect minor flooding to continue overnight. https://t.co/eoh1Y4ijlc
Wind(s)-day: Wind advisory hoisted for the North Bay coast Wednesday morning into the afternoon. Gusts 45 mph+ likely. #CAwx 12/26/2023 https://t.co/ouQt3AFLgj
The waves are expected to batter the coastline across the Bay Area and beyond from 3 a.m. Thursday until 3 a.m. on Friday. ๐ https://t.co/IKT3JofdCk
Dangerous surf, life-threatening rip currents, and coastal flooding are expected late week into the weekend. Please exercise extreme caution and remember to NEVER turn your back on the ocean! #cawx https://t.co/4gOGR9Vy8C
*FLOOD ADVISORY* in effect until 11:45 pm for the highlighted area in Mecklenburg County. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected. Additional rain accumulation could range up to .50" through 12am! Use caution. https://t.co/TEiw4PFLnh
Gusty winds and several rounds of rain are expected this week throughout the Bay Area. @LisaArgenABC7 has the latest on what conditions will be like: https://t.co/hpf5XmCQqF https://t.co/G9C7GUdxbg
A Flood Watch is still in effect for parts of western NC through tomorrow morning. Rain amounts of 3-5" have fallen across the Watch area, and an additional 0.5" or more is possible. Those living in flood-prone areas should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. https://t.co/u4SDmq7fOn
*FLOOD ADVISORY* in effect until 1:15am for those in Cabarrus County. Expect minor flooding throughout the night. Here is a look at all the current *Flood Advisories*: https://t.co/AqaWM5EjGC
Leftover showers will taper off by midday on Wednesday, but clouds stick around and so does the warm weather. #SCwx @WMBFnews https://t.co/ZI9OJdqkNi
Heavy rain has cause minor flooding in the area. Use caution if you have to head out tonight. Check out the *FLOOD ADVISORIES* that are in effect: https://t.co/3j0a0DvARw
High surf is expected at SoCal beaches Thu through Sun. Strong rip currents, dangerous swimming conditions, and minor coastal flooding during high tide is expected. Impacts to beach infrastructure, like piers, possible during peak of the surf Thu and Sat. #CAwx https://t.co/jk0Np5XQAg
*FLOOD WARNING* In effect for South Fork Catawba River at Lowell. This will remain in effect until Thursday afternoon. https://t.co/SA8lx1zC1m
True December weather returns Wednesday w/ wind and rain at times, top totals north. Friday-Saturdayโs storm should bring more rain, plus gusty wind at times as well. NYE forecast is trending showery as pattern remains active. Stay tuned (1/2) #CAwx 12/26/2023 https://t.co/s624nnnkHB
Periods of rain continue tonight with some lingering light rain and drizzle through the Wednesday morning commute. Rain will tend to shut down by midday tomorrow. #SCwx @WMBFnews https://t.co/ZopxiAucvG
Here's what wind gusts may look like at 1 p.m. tomorrow in the Bay Area. Haven't seen gusts this strong in quite awhile, so expect some tree limbs to go down and a few localized power outages. #CAwx https://t.co/m75BFrJxFk
HIGH SURF WARNING ISSUED BY @NWSBayArea Know Before You Go, and help us help you. If in doubt, do not go out. Consider land-based activities during this system. https://t.co/z7Y59kh3gu https://t.co/CoxfRD3SWO
*FLOOD WARNING* in effect for those in Burke Co. This will remain in effect until 10:30pm. Expect flooded rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying and flood-prone locations right now! https://t.co/OEqQPbOTgJ
We have updated our High Surf Warning for Thursday, increasing the expected breaker height to 25-30 ft. https://t.co/z3UhZoQLMk
It's taken a while, but the rain has settled in this evening. A few heavy downpours are blowing through as well, but no flooding or severe weather is expected. #SCwx @WMBFnews https://t.co/ibF7WW8EYx
*FLOOD ADVISORY* in effect until 7:45pm in Mecklenburg co. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Use Caution in you're hitting the roads! https://t.co/ls7jWzS3hY
48-hour rainfall totals of 4" or more sofar. #wncwx #ncwx #scwx https://t.co/32nhuXLFv4
Now is the time to prepare. Wet and unsettled weather returns tomorrow, with periods of wet and unsettled weather continuing through the weekend. #CAwx https://t.co/d6rhnz83jU
DANGEROUS WAVES A High Surf Warning will be in effect along our entire coast Thursday. The arrival of a very strong westerly swell system will result in dangerous breaking waves of 20 to 25 feet. https://t.co/28qFFoSuOg
The National Weather Service issued a high surf warning for Bay Area beaches on Thursday, forecasting waves that could reach 26 feet.ย https://t.co/KD1AqW4giZ
(1:51p) 1.59โ in the bucket at Charlotte - so far. Flood advisories (light green) and flood watches (dark green) still in effect at this hour for those in the foothills and mountains! Use caution if you plan on hitting the roadways. https://t.co/F7NRXKE4eQ
Well, it ain't going to be pretty for the next few days. Widespread, soaking rain will overwhelm WNY tonight into Wednesday. This will be followed by additional scattered rain showers into Thursday. All-in, there will be spots pushing a fresh inch of rain by EOD Thursday. https://t.co/rmh9oVk6Qz
Teaser rain showers are lifting northward into the area this afternoon. There will be moreโฆlots moreโฆtonight into tomorrow. https://t.co/K6oHrGQx8B
1:40pm The heavy rain continues with some thunder and flash flood potential. It looks like a night out there with reduced visibility as well. Stay safe. #cltwx #ncwx #scwx #wcnc https://t.co/pHzyfdEVbV
Today's rain-maker has been quite an under-performer so far, but showers are finally starting to increase and will be with us off and on through the evening. #SCwx @WMBFnews https://t.co/lTtXmdgNbg
Storm Gerrit: Disruption warning as storm hits on Wednesday https://t.co/BrGh5yAGrz
Visible imagery is showing plenty of high clouds spreading across California today, ahead of the next system. Today is a good day prepare for the upcoming wet and unsettled weather this week. #CAwx https://t.co/Yt5gnAc9ii
Heavy rainfall likely as we head into the afternoon and evening. A few thunderstorms will be possible. Rainfall totals of 1-2" of additional rain will be possible. https://t.co/4fXtUQNH7T
A high surf warning is in effect for Thursday. These conditions can be deadly. https://t.co/aQAPosWKzd
Lots of available water in the atmosphere today. Rain will increase in coverage and intensity later today. Take the umbrellas. https://t.co/lCZSEO8mM5
Goooood morning everyone! Here's a look at the highs today. It'll be a mild day with some high clouds, and high temperatures in the 60s and 70s for most places at lower elevations. The mountains will have highs in the 50s. #CAwx https://t.co/ifJLgKUQpL
48 hr rainfall totals and still raining. These totals are 2" or more, with some topping 5-7". #wncwx #ncwx #flood https://t.co/Hqu7qj6X22