The Met Office has blasted out an Amber warning for heavy rain across much of south Wales on Monday. Brace yourselves – the week is set to start drenched for many.
Rain and Ice Set to Batter England Before Wales Takes the Brunt
This Saturday, eastern England is already under a yellow rain warning, with persistent showers piling up. Northern England faces a chilly surprise overnight as wet surfaces boost the risk of ice, prompting a yellow warning heading into Sunday morning.
Sunday offers a short-lived dry spell, but that won’t last. Expect the skies to turn moody and unsettled overnight, gearing up for a soggy start to the new week.
South Wales Faces Downpour and Gusty Winds
The real wet and wild weather kicks off late Sunday and roars through Monday. The Met Office’s Amber warning for south Wales activates in the early hours and stays put until early Tuesday as relentless heavy rain batters the region.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Mike Silverstone warns: “Heavy rain will move over south Wales from late Sunday and through Monday. Rainfall will vary, but the highest grounds could see 100-120mm in a single day. Hills in the Amber zone are likely to get 60-80mm, while lowlands might see 20-40mm.”
The threat isn’t limited to south Wales. Yellow warnings stretch across the southwest and northwest of England, plus central and northern Wales, with disruption a real possibility. The Met Office urges everyone to stay updated as the situation develops.
Flooding, travel chaos, and power outages are on the cards. Fast-flowing or deep floodwaters could become life-threatening in the worst-hit Amber areas.
Flood Danger Looms – Natural Resources Wales Sound the Alarm
Richard Preece from Natural Resources Wales urges caution: “Heavy rain overnight Sunday into Monday puts parts of South Wales at serious flood risk. Rivers are already swollen and grounds saturated. We expect multiple flood alerts and warnings.”
He added: “Surface water flooding will cause issues too. People should prepare now. Check if you live in flood-prone zones and sign up for free flood warnings on our website.”
“Stay clear of swollen riverbanks and never attempt to drive or walk through floodwaters. Hidden dangers lie beneath,” Preece stressed.
He also reminded residents to prepare flood kits, safeguard important documents and medication, move vehicles to higher ground, and lift treasured items away from flood risk.
For constant updates, visit naturalresources.wales/flooding or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
Week Ahead: Changeable and Unsettled
After Monday’s downpour, the UK faces a rollercoaster week of weather. Expect low pressure to keep pushing rain, showers, and the occasional sunshine through much of the coming days. Keep those brollies handy!
