Storm Ciarán & DU Flooding Update

A yellow warning issued for Storm Ciarán will bring a period of strong winds and heavy rain across parts of southern England and Wales on Thursday.
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A yellow warning issued for Storm Ciarán will bring a period of strong winds and heavy rain across parts of southern England and Wales on Thursday.

Impact Dates –

02/11/2023 to – 3/11/2023

Root Cause

Storm Ciarán is forecast to generate exceptionally powerful winds along the southern coasts of England and Wales, with wind gusts reaching 70 to 80 mph. Anticipate substantial rainfall in the southern and western regions.

Possible Impact

Increased likelihood of ferry delays, localized flooding, and road disruptions. Courier routes might experience possible delays in affected regions.

Official Weather Warning Impact On SLA

The possibility of delays exists in areas under a yellow/amber warning starting from Wednesday evening.

Sections of County Down’s Newry are submerged due to the canal in the city overflowing on Monday. The flood has affected the Newry Delivery Unit.

Impact Dates –

30/10/2023 to – 01/11/2023

Impacted Area –

An amber heavy rain warning was in effect for Armagh, Antrim, and Down counties until 09:00 GMT on Tuesday.

Root Cause

Northern Ireland has experienced instances of flooding.
On Monday evening, the Newry Delivery Unit was inaccessible to teams due to the flooding.

Please speak to your account manager if you have any further questions.

Sprint Logistics Team