Met Office issues weather warning as Hurricane Erin rain reaches UK
Rain warning for Wales after Hurricane Erin moves across Atlantic
- The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across Wales, anticipating heavy showers in the aftermath of Hurricane Erin.
- Expected impacts include flooding in households, businesses, and on roads, as well as potential interruptions to power supplies and other services.
- The warning affects regions such as Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath Port Talbot, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, and Swansea, with conditions expected to ease late on Thursday.
- The Met Office advises residents to prepare for power cuts, check for flood risks, and stay updated on weather forecasts and driving conditions.
- This period of wet weather follows Hurricane Erin strengthening to a Category 5 storm and marks the end of a prolonged dry spell for much of the UK.