A MET Office map reveals Storm Herminia’s wrath with 80mph wind and flash floods rampaging across the UK. The latest named storm comes after Eowyn killed two people over the weekend and

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: “The strongest gusts are likely to be felt across parts of Northern Ireland, northern England, north-western Wales and western Scotland, where exposed sites could get gusts in excess of 80mph, which has the potential to cause impacts for those in these areas.

A series of flood warnings and alerts have been issued across the West Midlands as Storm Herminia hits parts of the UK. River levels in Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire are expected to rise due to heavy wind and rain overnight.

There are four flood alerts still in place for Kent this morning (Tuesday, January 28) following the wet and windy start to the week. A yellow weather warning for wind was in effect until 6am this morning as the county endured gales exceeding 50mph.

Hundreds of homes are without power and flood alerts have been issued as Storm Herminia hits Wales. A Met Office alert for heavy rain began at midday Sunday and remains in place until the end of Monday.