- Schools closed, travel disrupted
- Floods warnings across UK
- Wind, rain warnings issued
Hundreds of flood alerts and warnings have been issued, and some regions of the United Kingdom could receive as much as 40mm of precipitation. Moreover, gusts of wind of up to 70 mph are possible.
Roads and railway lines in extensive regions of the United Kingdom were inundated by heavy rainfall that fell on already saturated ground, resulting in the closure of schools and the disruption of travel.
The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for today, which covers a large portion of southern, central, and eastern England.
The weather agency predicted that within the afflicted area, the majority would receive 10–15mm of precipitation, while a few locations could receive 30–40mm.
A yellow wind advisory was also in effect for London and the southern region of England today, with gusts of 60 to 70 miles per hour.
The Met Office warned that flying debris posed a “minor risk of injury and life-threatening situations,” and that the high winds could cause the closure of certain roads and bridges.
Both were scheduled to remain in effect until 6 p.m. today.
Recent yellow warnings for rain have been issued for parts of South Wales and the majority of southern, southwestern, central, and eastern England.
As of Thursday at 4:00 p.m., the Environment Agency had issued 254 flood alerts and 72 flood warnings for England, indicating that flooding was probable. National Resources Wales had issued twenty-three alerts and one flood warning.
Several schools have been forced to close in Herefordshire and Worcestershire due to “treacherous road conditions” and rising flood levels, according to councils.
Numerous highways in the West Midlands have been submerged, and rail operators have been busy with track maintenance.
Between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Railway are conducting a replacement bus service.
Additionally, following earlier flooding, CrossCountry services between Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa have resumed; however, trains remain subject to cancellation or delay. Additionally, the route from Worcester Foregate St to Hereford has been impacted.
Great Western Railway reported that rail services in Devon and Cornwall have been disrupted due to flooding.
Grahame Madge, a spokesman for the Met Office, stated, “The current forecast calls for a typical combination of winter weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong gusts.
“While these conditions do not stand out as exceptional in and of themselves, the cumulative effect of the heavy precipitation in February makes river catchments more susceptible to further precipitation.”
Amid these alert periods, we strongly urge individuals to adhere to prudent guidance and remain informed about the latest warnings and forecast.
Weather Shifts to Seasonal Norms
In the coming days, the mild and unsettled conditions will ultimately subside, giving way to colder conditions as temperatures return to their typical levels for this season.
Over the next few days, there will be persistent unrest, marked by widespread showers, heavy rain, and high winds in the southern region on Thursday.
As the rain fades, the wind will turn north, bringing temperatures closer to February normal and warmer than recent occasions. Anticipate snowfall in the northern highlands.
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“Saturday and Sunday are expected to be drier in the majority of the north and centre, with the possibility of showers in the west and north, while the south will become wet and windy overnight into Sunday, with the possibility of coastal gales developing.”
“After strong overnight frosts, the South will be mild again while the rest of the country will be cold.”
The South will experience similar conditions on Monday, with rain and strong winds gradually subsiding.
