Andrew Segal
BBC News

We've just reported that Belfast cancelled all flights to Britain due to Storm Isha. BBC reporter Andrew Segal was on one of the last out. Here's his experience:

Hundreds of passengers at Belfast George Best Airport collectively slumped their shoulders as they were told just before 15:00 GMT that flights were being cancelled, including many regional flights to England via Irish carrier Aer Lingus.

Flights that did go ahead included one rather wind-blown service from Belfast to Bristol, which I was on board, and which the flight crew admitted was “bumpy”.

The aircraft had actually carried a human organ - presumably for a transplant - to Belfast on its previous flight, which came through the gate before we boarded - a reminder that aircraft often have important items other than passengers to carry.

At Bristol, flight displays showed more cancellations, which will no doubt have effects for hundreds of passengers over the next couple of days.

Back in Belfast, those who could not get to fly had to reclaim luggage and start making alternative plans to their Sunday trip.

It's already a tough time for travellers with delays and cancellations now hitting airports.

In Belfast, all Aer Lingus flights between Belfast City Airport and Great Britain have been cancelled for the rest of Sunday.

The decision affects 19 flights due to land or take off at the airport.

All British Airways flights from 18:00 have also been cancelled, affecting five services travelling between Belfast City and London airports.

Dozens of flights have been affected at Dublin airport also, with 36 cancelled flights between it and airports in Great Britain.

The cancellations are likely to affect thousands of passengers travelling between the two islands.

In Cardiff, airport officials said four flights to and from Amsterdam and Edinburgh had been cancelled this afternoon.

And a Ryanair flight from Dublin to Cardiff has been delayed for about an hour because of the severe weather conditions.

Lots of trains are being cancelled. Those remaining will be slow.

Speed restrictions will be imposed across most rail routes for safety reasons, Network Rail has said.

A blanket 50mph speed restriction will be across most routes from later this afternoon to the early hours of the morning.

Usually top line speeds vary between 80mph and 125mph.

Network Rail said limiting speed keeps trains safe from falling trees and debris blown onto the track.

It also means there will be fewer services and longer journey times.

Watch Jerry Dyer from Big Jet TV commentate from Heathrow as jets try to land in strong winds.

Esyllt Carr
Business reporter, BBC News

At London Euston, Avanti West Coast say its last trains will leave at 18:15 - but several services to Manchester and Glasgow have already been cancelled.

The provider is advising people not to travel but to use their tickets tomorrow or Tuesday

London Northwestern Railway, which also runs trains to and from Euston, says it's running an amended timetable from 17:00 this evening.

All of Scotland is covered by the Met Office’s amber wind warning - and because of the weather, ScotRail now says all trains will come to an early stop from 19:00 tonight.

There will be no trains for Monday rush hour, either.

"The heavy wind and ongoing rain hitting most parts of the country mean that it will not be safe for our customers and our staff," said Phil Campbell, ScotRail customer operations director.

“We know the impact that the withdrawal of train services will have on customers, but our first priority is always to ensure the safety of staff and passengers - and this is a necessary step to ensure everyone’s safety during the severe weather."

Network Rail Scotland would work "through the night" to carry out safety checks and assess any repairs needed, he said.

At the airports, Scotland’s airline Loganair has cancelled a number of flights and are offering customers due to fly today and tomorrow the option of adjusting their travel plans without charge.

Storm Isha is yet to fully reach the UK, but many of us have already felt its effects.

Sunday shoppers in Leeds struggled with umbrellas, while kitesurfers made the most of the windy conditions and large waves in Bournemouth.

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With two amber warnings in place for wind, spare a thought for pilots landing in these gusty conditions today.

Thousands of people are tuning into YouTube live stream Big Jet TV, external to watch pilots land planes, some wobbling on their approach, at Heathrow Airport.

"They have to train for it. It's never an easy thing training in a simulator for strong cross-wind landings," aviation enthusiast Jerry Dyer tells his viewers as he commentates.

Currently air traffic control restrictions are in place, leading to some flight cancellations.

British Airways, who have cancelled a number of flights, have apologised to customers for the disruption.

The airline said: “Like other airlines, we have had to make schedule adjustments due to the adverse weather conditions across the UK and Europe caused by Storm Isha."

Chris Fawkes
BBC Weather presenter

A gust of 90mph has just been recorded at Capel Curig, Snowdonia - with Storm Isha still hundreds of miles away.

Gusts seem likely to top 100mph at this very exposed site by the first part of the night.

The Met Office has just issued an updated list of where the strongest gusts have been recorded across the UK so far today.

As of 15:00, the following gusts were registered:

• Capel Curig: 79mph

• Aberdaron: 63mph
• Emley Moor: 63mph
• Lake Vyrnwy: 62mph
• Valley: 61mph
• Killowen: 59mph

Lucy Hooker
Business reporter

Avanti has published a post on X, formerly Twitter, reminding travellers its last trains of the day will depart at 16:00. Tickets will still be valid on Monday or Tuesday or you can get a refund, external, the company says.

One passenger has posted that it looks as though the 17:01 from Preston to London is still running but Avanti has responded that “at the moment it is showing as running but looks like it will get cancelled”.

Chris Fawkes
BBC Weather presenter

Wind gusts in the last hour at Capel Curig, Snowdonia have reached 80mph – and yet Storm Isha is still hundreds of miles away.

We know that winds will continue to strengthen, it wouldn’t be surprising to see gusts get close to 100mph at this exposed site during the first part of the night.

With dangerous storm conditions affecting many areas of the Britain, here’s a reminder you can check your local forecast on the BBC Weather website.

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The Met Office has warned of possible flooding as Storm Isha arrives in the UK.

The country has already soaked up a lot of rain over winter from previous storms, with almost two dozen flood warnings and scores of alerts in place across the nations.

These include nine flood warnings, external and 61 flood alerts in England and 12 flood warnings, external and 17 flood alerts in Scotland.

There are no current warnings, external in Wales. Northern Ireland does not provide a ready list of warnings and alerts.

The Met Office has issued a series of yellow weather warnings for heavy rain from Isha, and the heaviest downpours may occur today as 30mm-50mm could fall in many places - and there is potential for peaks of 80mm-100mm over hills.

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Storm Isha is set to arrive in the UK this afternoon. The Met Office has these useful five tips on how to be prepared and stay safe in strong winds:

Protect your property from damage and other people from injury - check and secure loose items outside your home like bins, trampolines and plant pots.

Prepare for journeys - check your route and pack essentials such as warm clothing and food and drink. Charge your mobile fully.

Driving safely - go slow and be aware of high-sided vehicles. Give cyclists, motorbikes other vehicles more room.

Staying safe on the coast - beware of large waves and take extra care if walking near cliffs. In an emergency 999 (UK) or 112 (Ireland) and ask for the Coastguard.

Avoiding injury outdoors - being outside in high winds makes you more vulnerable to injury, if you do go out, try not to walk or shelter close to buildings and trees.

• You can read the Met Office's full advice here, external

Esyllt Carr
Business reporter

Dublin Airport says as of midday , it’s had 56 flight cancellations – both in and out of the airport as a result of the high winds caused by Storm Isha.

It also says that seven flights have been diverted to other airports.

We’ve been speaking to some of the UK’s airports, including Gatwick and Heathrow, and most aren’t reporting any particular disruption so far – although stressing that things like delays and cancellations are a matter for airlines and so passengers should contact them about any particular travel plans.

Bristol Airport says it has “well rehearsed plans to maintain safe operations” during adverse weather, and Manchester Airport told us it was keeping an eye on conditions, and making sure everything on its airfield was tied down as it should be.

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All parts of the UK are expected to be hit by the force of Storm Isha later today. Here's the latest on the warnings and disruption:

• The Met Office said amber wind warnings will be in force from 18:00 GMT this evening for all of the UK apart from London and parts of the South East
• Gusts of up to 80mph (129km/h) are expected, posing a risk to life. The Met Office said it was rare for all of the UK to be under such an alert
• It added that there was a good chance of power cuts, which could affect mobile phone signal in affected areas, while roads and bridges are likely to be shut
• The forecaster also said there was a risk to life in coastal areas from large waves and debris being blown inland
• BBC Weather's Matt Taylor said "widespread gales" are expected across the UK by the end of the day
• Air, rail, sea and road travel are all expected to be impacted by delays and cancellations
• Meanwhile, the Republic of Ireland's weather service Met Éireann has issued a red warning - its highest - for wind in the north-west of the country

We'll be bringing you live updates throughout the day from across the four nations, so stay with us.

Storm Isha follows on from Storm Henk, which hit the UK at the beginning of the year and caused severe flooding.

The US began naming tropical storms in the 1950s to make it easier for people to engage with weather forecasts, as it was thought naming storms made them more relatable.

In the UK, the Met Office names any storm when it has the potential to cause disruption or damage prompting them to release an amber or red warning.

Most years the Met Office takes storm names from a shortlist of favourites submitted by the British public.

The UK Met Office and Irish service Met Éireann launched their first "Name our Storms" campaign in 2015. Since 2019, they have been joined by the national weather service of the Netherlands, which also chips in a few suggested names.

Either the Met Office, Met Éireann or Dutch weather agency KNMI can name a storm, taking the name from the latest list in alphabetical order.

It’s fair to say Henk and Gerrit aren’t common names in the UK.

But for the 2023-24 season, the Met Office has slightly changed its methods and has named a number of storms after prominent scientists, meteorologists and, in its words, other people "who work to keep people safe in times of severe weather".

Isha, pronounced e-sha, was suggested by the Met Office from a public suggestion.

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Ferry companies have also cancelled services today. Here's an overview of the services affected so far:

• Irish Ferries said sailings between Holyhead and Dublin and sailings between Pembroke and Rosslare were cancelled
• Some ferry services between Northern Ireland and Scotland have been cancelled, including sailings between Belfast or Larne and Cairnryan, with some sailings on Monday morning also in doubt
• DFDS's Dover, Calais and Dunkirk services are operating with delays
• Passengers should expect delays on the DFDS service between Amsterdam and Newcastle
• DFDS's Dunkirk-Rosslare services are cancelled due to a "technical issue" rather than the weather

As the footage from yesterday shows below, windy conditions have been picking up in the Irish Sea ahead of the arrival of Storm Isha.

The ferry had departed Milford Haven in Wales for its crossing to Rosslare in the Republic of Ireland.