A major storm forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK on Tuesday has been named by The Met Office as Storm Chandra.

Flooding and travel disruption is likely in places, with significant snow expected across higher ground in some northern areas.

The Met Office has issued an amber alert for rain in South West England on Monday and Tuesday.

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