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Wed 21 Jan 2026 • 20:34

700-Mile Storm Vortex Impacts 29 UK Counties Amid Weather Shift

700-Mile Storm Vortex Impacts 29 UK Counties Amid Weather Shift

# UK Weather Maps Highlight 700-Mile Storm Vortex Impacting 29 Counties - Full List

## Recent mapping reveals extensive storm conditions across the nation.

A significant 700-mile storm vortex has been battering the UK, affecting 29 counties as weather patterns shift from freezing temperatures to wet and blustery conditions. This transition has taken place recently, leading to adverse weather across a broad region.

The storm's effects are being felt from the north to the south, bringing widespread rain and strong winds. Previously cold and icy weather has given way to these more severe storm conditions, prompting warnings from meteorological authorities about potential disruptions.

The areas hit hardest by these severe weather conditions include:

1. Norfolk

2. Suffolk

3. Essex

4. Kent

5. East Sussex

6. West Sussex

7. Surrey

8. Hampshire

9. Dorset

10. Somerset

11. Bristol

12. Gloucestershire

13. Worcestershire

14. Herefordshire

15. Shropshire

16. Cheshire

17. Greater Manchester

18. Merseyside

19. Lancashire

20. Yorkshire

21. Tyne and Wear

22. County Durham

23. Northumberland

24. Cleveland

25. Nottinghamshire

26. Derbyshire

27. Staffordshire

28. Worcestershire

29. Leicestershire

The intensity of the storm has raised concerns regarding public safety and transportation, as roads and travel routes can be significantly impacted by heavy rain and high winds. Weather officials are advising residents to remain vigilant and monitor local updates to avoid any hazardous conditions.

As the storm continues its path, forecasts suggest sustained challenging conditions, with increased rainfall and gusty winds persisting across various regions.