After a brief period of settled weather on Saturday, the United Kingdom is preparing for another round of wet and windy conditions, with flood-prone areas at risk of further rainfall. Saturday offered a temporary reprieve, starting with a chilly morning that gave way to a largely sunny and dry day across much of the country. However, northern and western regions still experienced some scattered showers drifting inland.
The Met Office has issued Yellow National Severe Weather Warnings as a low-pressure system approaches the southwest of England and Wales. The warnings cover rain in southern and southwestern England and Wales, along with strong winds in parts of southwest England and west Wales.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly said, “Sunday will bring a return to wet and windy weather across the southern half of the UK.” He warned of widespread rainfall between 20-30mm in affected areas, with higher ground potentially receiving up to 50-80mm.
The wind warning will be in effect from 9:00 AM to midnight on Sunday, with gusts of 50-55 mph, potentially reaching 60 mph in exposed coastal areas and higher elevations.
Of particular concern is the potential for additional rainfall in areas recently impacted by flooding. As the low-pressure system moves eastward on Monday, rain is expected to affect areas in the Midlands that have been struggling with floodwaters over the past week. Authorities urge residents to stay informed about flood warnings through the Environment Agency website.
This week follows an exceptionally rainy period in southern and central England, with some counties receiving over 250% of their average September rainfall. The Met Office plans to release full provisional statistics for the month on October 1.
Residents are advised to take precautions in affected areas, as the risk of flooding and travel disruptions remains high due to the adverse weather conditions expected in the coming days.
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