The Met Office predicted that heavy rains will likely lead to road flooding and lengthier travel delays, as well as flooding of houses and businesses.
This weekend’s travel may be disrupted by heavy weather, which coincides with a strike by train drivers on Saturday.
On Saturday and Sunday, the Met Office issued yellow weather warnings for southern England and southern Wales. On Saturday, portions of Scotland are subject to a yellow weather warning.
It was stated that downpours could lead to road flooding and extended travel times, as well as flooding of homes and businesses.
In England, four flood warnings and fifty-six flood alerts have been issued.
The weather forecasts on Saturday coincided with a strike by train drivers belonging to the Aslef union over pay, affecting eleven companies.
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern, and East Midlands are among the companies that anticipate no service, while Great Western and Greater Anglia anticipate extremely restricted service.
No one is paying attention to us.
Passengers have been asked to plan and verify their travel plans for the duration of the weekend.
On the day of the strike, train services will ordinarily operate between 7.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., although they will begin and end significantly later than usual on Saturday morning.
Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan stated: “We would prefer not to be in this position, but no one is paying attention to us.
“During the pandemic, our members did not receive a pay increase, and we’ve been advised that train firms cannot afford a raise of more than 2 percent.”
Between 2 p.m. on Saturday and 3 a.m. on Sunday, rain is forecast to fall in regions of south Wales and southwest England, with severe downpours at times.
Cardiff, Swansea, and Carmarthen could be affected in Wales, whereas Plymouth, Southampton, and St. Austell could be affected in England.
Met Office stated: “On Saturday afternoon, rain is forecast to develop across south Wales and southwest England, before gently moving east and clearing most regions by Sunday morning.
“Although the most persistent rain is anticipated over hills, heavy rain is anticipated nearly everywhere. Widespread precipitation of 15 to 25 millimeters is anticipated, with some areas receiving 40 to 60 millimeters, especially over the hills of south Wales and southwest England.
Rain will be accompanied by winds gusting between 45 and 55 mph over hills and along beaches.
Saturday from noon to midnight, severe precipitation is possible in parts of Scotland, such as Perth and Sterling.
During this period, the Met Office cautioned that “heavy rain may cause minor flooding and travel disruptions.”
“Rain will become continuous and heavy at times across the warning region Saturday afternoon and evening,” the statement continued.
“Expect 20 to 30 mm of precipitation, with 45 mm possible on higher ground.
“Given the already saturated terrain, there is the possibility of localized flooding.”
Sunday through Tuesday, the Met Office forecasts the following: “The rain across England and Wales will gradually dissipate on Sunday, followed by windy showers in the north.
“Monday sees the end of precipitation in the north, with widespread areas remaining dry Tuesday.
“Fog later.”
