Met Office issues weather warning with 80mm of heavy rain and flooding set to hit parts of UK
Met Office weather warnings as UK set to be hammered by heavy rain
- The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across various parts of the UK.
- Warnings for Monday and Tuesday cover the South West, Wales, and South East England, with up to 80mm of rain expected in some areas and strong winds, particularly along coasts.
- An earlier yellow warning for Saturday affected regions including the East Midlands, East of England, London, South England, South West England, Yorkshire and Wales, predicts 20-30mm of rain generally, with up to 80mm over high ground.
- The heavy rainfall and strong winds are likely to cause disruption, including possible flooding, longer journey times, public transport delays and a small chance of power cuts.
- The Met Office forecasts unsettled, wet, and windy conditions to persist throughout the coming week, with only occasional drier and milder periods.