Several weather warnings are in place as the UK wakes up to wet and windy conditions. There's a chance of snow in some parts, while disruption is likely on the roads and on the rails. Follow the latest below.
Tuesday 27 January 2026 09:29, UK
A large tree has fallen and is blocking a street in Durham.
Emergency services are on the scene and working to remove the tree on Hall Lane in Houghton-le-Spring.
National Rail says several railway lines are closed due to flooding.
The affected routes include:
Transport for Wales says a tree is blocking the railway at Llanbister Road station near Llangunllo in Powys. It means there are no services between Swansea and Shrewsbury.
The River Ouse in North Yorkshire has burst its banks amid Storm Chandra.
The Met Office has issued a yellow rain and snow warning for Yorkshire until 5pm where heavy rain will turn to snow over high ground.
Devon and Cornwall Police warns of "significant surface water and areas of flooding across parts of the force" due to Storm Chandra.
"There is widespread disruption of the roads, particularly across Exeter, East and Mid Devon this morning, with many roads becoming impassable," the force says in a post on Facebook.
"Please do not travel in those areas - Exeter, East and Mid Devon - at this time unless you urgently need to."
The force adds that it is "experiencing an increase in reports of people coming up against floodwater" with people warned not to "drive through it".
That echoes the advisory from the RAC earlier today (see 7:39).
Severe flooding is expected this morning for the River Otter in Devon, according to a warning from the UK government.
It states that heavy rain will continue during the day and "properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 5.30am and 10am".
"The main areas of concern are Finnimore Industrial Estate, Thorne Farm Way Estate, Luxtons Park, Otter Mill and Tumbling Weir Way," the government website adds.
"River levels are forecast to be at their highest between 5am and 10am."
It is forecast to be the highest level recorded at the Fenny Bridges Gauge.
The warning says family, pets and cars should be moved to safety, and gas, electricity, and water should be turned off if safe to do so.
It comes amid 45 flood warnings and 39 flood alerts in place across the UK.
Drivers in the UK have been warned against driving through standing water as "flooding is highly likely" today.
With water levels "making many roads dangerous", Nick Mullender, RAC mobile servicing and repairs team leader, has sent a message to drivers.
"Do not drive through standing water unless you are completely certain the water is shallow enough and it's safe to do so," he says.
"In these conditions, drivers need to slow down and stay alert. Wet roads can double stopping distances, so taking a cautious, steady approach and allowing extra time to react is essential."
Mullender adds that if your vehicle "already has known faults, now is not the time to take risks".
"Avoid unnecessary journeys and get issues fixed promptly by a trusted mobile mechanic or local garage," he says.
Much of the UK will grapple with wind and rain today, but some parts may also face snowy conditions to boot.
That's because the Met Office has issued two snow warnings.
It says: "Heavy rain will turn to snow over high ground which may lead to some travel and power disruption on Tuesday."
Snow is "unlikely" to accumulate at low-levels, but there is the potential for 2-5cm in places above 300m, 5-10cm above 400m, and 10-20cm above 500, according to the Met Office.
Here are the areas affected between midnight and 5pm today:
And these are the areas affected between 6am and 11:59pm today:
Met Eireann has issued yellow wind and rain warnings for Ireland which are in place for most of today.
Wind is expected to be "very strong and gusty, particularly on coasts and in exposed areas," and is expected to last from 3am until 11pm today.
The rain "will be heavy and persistent" and valid from midnight until 11pm today.
A total of 242 schools are closed today in Northern Ireland "due to severe weather", according to the country's government website.
As we reported at 5:13, an amber wind warning has been issued for Northern Ireland between 5am and 9pm today.
It will bring "very strong winds", and the Met Office says flying debris could lead to injuries and "danger to life";
Gusts between 60-70mph are set to hit eastern and northern parts of Northern Ireland, with a few coastal locations seeing gusts of 75mph.
Multiple roads across the UK have been closed due to Storm Chandra, according to National Highways.
Here's a rundown of the closures in place:
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