Amber and Yellow weather warnings are in place in the United Kingdom as another named storm batters the country with wind and rain, causing transport delays and cancellations across roads, rail, and skies.
During the worst conditions, winds are forecast to reach over 140km/h, while heavy and persistent rain (up to 100mm over higher ground in the south of Wales and parts of Devon) falling on already saturated ground and swollen rivers means potential flooding.
As Storm Bram hit, Tuesday 9 December 2025 saw amber warnings over areas of southwest England, south Wales, and the northwest of Scotland, and yellow alerts for wind over much of the north and northwest of England, including Cumbria, Liverpool, Manchester, Northumberland, the Pennines, as well as Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland. Looking to Wednesday, 10 December, warnings alert the public to high winds again in the north of England and Scotland.
Authorities in the Republic of Ireland have issued orange and red marine warnings, and called the storm a “multi-hazard event with the potential for significant damage and disruption.”
#StormBram has been named by @MetEireann and is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK later on Monday and through Tuesday #WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/i3sH3132wc
— Met Office (@metoffice) December 8, 2025
Aviation
Departures to and from a swathe of UK and Irish airports have been grounded, with thousands of passengers affected across London’s Heathrow, Belfast City, Birmingham, Cork, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, and Shannon airports, as well as European destinations such as Paris and Amsterdam.
Compensation may be payable depending on private travel insurance policies, but passengers have no right to airline compensation as the airline is not responsible for the weather. But, meals, beverages, and accommodation should be supplied as needed during delays of this nature, as well as a transfer onto the soonest possible flight with an alternative airline if their flight has been cancelled by the carrier. Before heading to the airport, it is advisable to check the status of any booking – and to bear in mind that the journey to the airport may also be impacted by adverse weather conditions.
Storm Bram was not messing around. pic.twitter.com/o2es6Vn057
— Mukhtar (@I_amMukhtar) December 9, 2025
Roads
Due to the strong likelihood of localised flooding and hazards such as high cross-winds, low visibility, and falling trees, motorists in affected areas should reconsider how necessary their journey is, slow down, and take extra care when passing those on foot or on bikes.
Keith Leonard, Ireland’s National Director for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM), said, “The conditions associated with Orange level wind warnings can be very dangerous. Potential impacts include the possibility of structural damage, fallen trees, and flying debris – presenting a risk to both life and property.”
Motorists should take considerable care when travelling, remaining conscious of the road conditions at all times, and he asks all drivers to “anticipate strong cross winds and other hazards such as falling or fallen trees…so please slow down and give extra space to pedestrians and cyclists.”
Whitehead, Northern Ireland. Storm Bram. pic.twitter.com/7zYxwbbtZ2
— Gay Not Queer (@Gaynotqueer1) December 9, 2025
Rail
Slowing down also applies to trains, meaning rail passengers are likely to experience delays and knock-on cancellations. In the north of England and in Scotland, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, and TransPennine Express links are likely to take longer or be wiped from schedules.
The Northern Irish bus and train operator Translink flagged the probability of disruption, and the Welsh Pontypridd to Tonypandy line is flooded and therefore closed at the time of writing.
#StormBram is expected to cause flooding in parts of Britain this morning.
— Network Rail (@networkrail) December 9, 2025
Check your journeys with National Rail or your train operator:
➡️ https://t.co/I195vBCUIf
📷 Library images of previous flooding on the railway.#Storm pic.twitter.com/WkKmrvhDH2
At sea
Also at the time of writing, P&O has cancelled its Larne to Cairnryan ferry between Northern Ireland and Scotland, until nearly midnight on Tuesday, but many ferry services across Scotland, Ireland, and Wales are affected, and operators such as Northlink have warned the disruption could continue to Thursday, 11 December.
Storm Bram battering Warrenpoint in County Down today. Video from Willy Gallagher. #StormBram pic.twitter.com/cLZic6FLrz
— Barra Best (@barrabest) December 9, 2025
Stay alert
The Met Office’s Chief Forecaster, Dan Suri, highlighted the rapid changeability of travel conditions that “require updates to warnings.” He urged people to “stay up to date with the forecast in your area, as well as any flood warnings from your local environment agency.”
