"Storm Chandra was formed from a deepening Atlantic low that tracked eastwards, bringing in a vigorous fetch of moist air from the southwest, according to the Met Office. As it neared the UK the system escalated, carrying unusually strong easterly winds to parts of Northern Ireland, as well as strong gusty winds to the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall and southwestern Wales, which had already suffered damage from Storm Goretti."
"The Met Office have warned drivers and residents in affected areas to prepare a floodkit, to help in the event that their home, business or car becomes damaged. It is not safe to drive or walk or swim through floodwater, avoid it where possible and if you are affected by fast flowing or deep water call 999 and wait for help."
Storm Chandra formed from a deepening Atlantic low that tracked eastwards, bringing a vigorous fetch of moist air from the southwest. The system escalated as it neared the UK, producing unusually strong easterly winds in parts of Northern Ireland and strong gusts in the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall and southwestern Wales. Persistent heavy rain affected Dorset, Somerset and Devon, triggering an Amber warning for rain. Rivers burst banks, including the Slaney in Co Wexford and the Dodder in Dublin, with fallen and uprooted trees reported across the island of Ireland. The Met Office advised preparing a flood kit and avoiding floodwater.
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