The Met Office has issued a fresh weather advisory covering large portions of England and Wales, alerting the public to an upcoming episode of “heavy, persistent, and possibly thundery” rainfall.
This yellow-level alert is scheduled to take effect from midnight on Sunday, highlighting the potential for “disruption to transportation and critical infrastructure.” The concern extends to the risk of flooding causing structural damage to buildings.
Anticipated rainfall is expected to vary between 20-40mm for most areas, while certain regions could experience up to 80mm – approaching the average precipitation for the entire month of August in the UK, which stands at 93mm, as documented by the Met Office.
Forecasters have raised the alarm over the remote chance of isolated communities facing temporary isolation due to flooded roads. Furthermore, residences and businesses may encounter power interruptions and disturbances to essential services.
The predicted scenario of spray and flooding could create challenging driving conditions and necessitate road closures. Delays and potential cancellations across train and bus services are also plausible, in line with the Met Office’s assessment. At present, neither the Environment Agency of England nor Natural Resources Wales have issued any flood warnings or alerts as of midday on Sunday.
Temperature-wise, the day is forecasted to range between 18°C and 23°C, representing an overall “unsettled” weather pattern, according to Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst.
The rain warning remains in effect until 9 pm on Monday, encompassing regions from the Scottish border down to Manchester, York, Leeds, and Scarborough. It also covers a significant portion of Wales, excluding Cardiff and other southeastern areas of the country.
