Storm Henk has hit the UK with amber and yellow weather warnings for wind issued across south London today (January 2).

Storm Henk is forecast to hit the UK this morning, hitting southwestern parts of the country and gradually working its way northwards towards the evening.

The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings for the south east London area as a result of the low pressure from Storm Henk, which is predicted to bring strong winds throughout the day.

An amber weather waning for wind has been issued today affecting large parts of Greater London, including Bexleyheath, Greenwich, Lewisham, North Bromley, Brixton, Battersea, Wandsworth and Richmond.

The warning will be in place from 10am today (January 2) until 8pm this evening.

A yellow weather warning for wind has also been issued across large parts of London and Greater London from 8am today until 9pm this evening.

The Met Office has predicted that some inland areas could face winds of up to 40 to 50 miles per hour, with some areas potentially facing wind gusts of up to 70 miles per hour.

Today’s windy weather is also likely to be accompanied by outbreaks of heavy rain, which may affect visibility on the roads.

In south London, the weather is predicted to begin with outbreaks of heavy rain throughout the morning.

Towards the afternoon the rain is predicted to move away, leading to clearer spells with the chance of odd shower in some areas.

The weather is predicted to become increasingly windy towards the afternoon, easing towards the evening but remaining “fairly strong.”

Here’s an hour-by-hour weather forecast:

10am - Heavy rain

11am - Heavy rain

12pm - Heavy rain

1pm - Light rain

2pm - Overcast

3pm - Overcast

4pm - Cloudy

5pm - Cloudy

6pm - Light rain

7pm - Cloudy

8pm - Cloudy

9pm - Cloudy

10pm - Cloudy

11pm - Partly cloudy

The forecast in full: 

Today:

Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, through the morning. Rain clearing from the west during the afternoon to give some brighter spells but perhaps the odd shower. Becoming windy, perhaps very windy, with gales likely on coasts. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Tonight:

Clear spells overnight, but also scattered heavy showers. Winds easing slightly but still remaining fairly strong, especially on southern coasts. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

What to expect

Today’s weather may affect travel with rail, ferry and road services likely to face cancellations or longer journey times.

The Met Office has also warned that flying debris, particularly in areas affected by the amber weather warning, could lead to “danger to life”, with people advised to stay indoors where possible.

Damage to buildings is also likely and people have also been advised to prepare for potential power cuts due to today’s weather.