Britons residing in 20 locations have received advice to assemble an ’emergency’ flood pack along with essential supplies.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain covering significant areas of South Wales and the southwest of England. This warning, effective from midday today until 8am tomorrow, indicates an anticipated increase in rainfall intensity and coverage in these regions before tapering off early Wednesday. Residents are cautioned about potential spray and road flooding, as well as potential disruptions to bus and train services.
Meteorologists project up to 40mm of rain in the warned areas, with some exposed south-facing hills in the Brecon Beacons and Dartmoor likely to experience over 50mm of rainfall.
Additionally, the Met Office advises residents to assess their homes for flood risk and to develop a flood plan alongside an emergency flood pack. They emphasize the importance of monitoring road conditions for drivers and adjusting travel plans accordingly. People are also encouraged to prepare for possible power outages by securing torches, batteries, and mobile phone chargers.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, the Met Office forecast describes a predominantly cloudy day with rain showers gradually diminishing in the south, potentially allowing some sunshine to break through, while maintaining mild temperatures with easing winds.
The weather outlook for the remainder of the week suggests continued rainfall in western areas on Thursday and Friday, with drier and brighter conditions prevailing in the east. By Saturday, a shift towards more widespread dry and sunny weather is expected.
According to BBC Weather, Wednesday will bring mostly cloudy skies with rain advancing northward. While the southeast and far north may start off dry with sunny intervals, rain is anticipated to reach northern Scotland later in the day.
BBC forecasters anticipate the clearance of a warm front on Thursday, though showers may persist in the far north. Variable cloud cover and scattered showers are expected to move northwards in the afternoon. Friday is likely to witness the progression of cloud cover and rain across western regions, contrasting with drier conditions and sunny intervals in the east. Saturday is forecasted to be mainly dry but cloudy, with light showers possible in far northern areas.
