UK weather - live: Met Office warns of torrential rain after -6C cold snap as hundreds of flood alerts issued
The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings as torrential downpours are set to hit the country tomorrow.
The first warning starts from 6am tomorrow and covers parts of southwest England, whereas the second warning, covering parts of Sussex and Kent, starts at 3pm and lasts until 9am Monday.
Up to 40mm of rain is set to batter the areas leading to travel disruption and further flooding after a sudden chill last night led to lows of -6C in northern Scotland.
It comes as 57 flood warnings and 190 flood alerts are in place across England with one flood warning and six alerts in Wales as heavy downpours on Thursday caused flooding on road and railway lines.
Rainfall led to the closure of several schools in Herefordshire and Worcestershire on Thursday because of rising flood levels and “treacherous road conditions”, councils said.
Many roads across the West Midlands in particular were submerged and rail operators struggled to resolve issues on the tracks, with Transport for Wales and West Midlands Railway services operating a replacement bus service between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.
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Floods forecasted for the next five days
Warning for flooding across the Midlands
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Weather warning on Monday
Saturday 24 February 2024 15:52 , Lydia Patrick
The warning for rain in the south east will remain in place until 9am on Monday.
Rain is expected to arrive across Sussex and Kent during Sunday afternoon, persisting through the night before slowly clearing on Monday morning.
Flooding and disruption is expected.
What weather warnings are in place?
Saturday 24 February 2024 15:00 , Lydia Patrick
A yellow warning for rain covering the South West from 6am to 6pm on Sunday suggests there could be downpours of up to 40mm in few places.
The warning says: “Rain is expected to move north-eastwards across parts of south-west England on Sunday morning, persisting through much of the day before slowly dying out later in the afternoon.”
It adds that 15mm to 25mm of rain is “likely quite widely” and up to 40mm in a few places, and that “with saturated ground, this may lead to some flooding and disruption”.
Persistent rain is also on the cards for London and the South East where a yellow rain warning running from 3pm on Sunday to 9am on Monday suggests widespread downpours ranging from 15mm-25mm and up to 40mm locally.
The warning says: “Rain is expected to arrive across Sussex and Kent during Sunday afternoon, persisting through the night before slowly clearing on Monday morning.”
Mapped: Hundreds of flood alerts as rivers burst banks and UK braces for washout weekend
Saturday 24 February 2024 14:30 , Lydia Patrick
A washout weekend is expected in the UK as hundreds of flood alerts remain in place across the country.
After torrential downpours on Thursday, blustery showers are expected to pour on Sunday after sweeping across the west, say Met Office meteorologists.
There are 57 flood warnings and 190 flood alerts in place across England with one flood warning and six alerts in Wales.
Mapped: Hundreds of flood alerts as UK braces for washout weekend
More on the weather warning
Saturday 24 February 2024 13:45 , Lydia Patrick
The warning says: “Rain is expected to move north-eastwards across parts of south-west England on Sunday morning, persisting through much of the day before slowly dying out later in the afternoon.”
It adds that 15mm to 25mm of rain is “likely quite widely” and up to 40mm in a few places, and that “with saturated ground, this may lead to some flooding and disruption”.
In pictures - A chilly start to Saturday
Saturday 24 February 2024 13:30 , Lydia Patrick
Mapped: Hundreds of flood alerts as rivers burst banks and UK braces for washout weekend
Saturday 24 February 2024 13:00 , Lydia Patrick
A washout weekend is expected in the UK as hundreds of flood alerts remain in place across the country.
After torrential downpours on Thursday, blustery showers are expected to pour on Sunday after sweeping across the west, say Met Office meteorologists.
There are 57 flood warnings and 190 flood alerts in place across England with one flood warning and six alerts in Wales.
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Mapped: Hundreds of flood alerts as UK braces for washout weekend
Watch - The latest Met Office forecast
Saturday 24 February 2024 12:30 , Lydia Patrick
Today’s forecast
Saturday 24 February 2024 12:09 , Lydia Patrick
Sunny spells and showers are expected across the country today.
Patchy fog and frost will give way to drive sunny spells, the Met Office predicts.
The south coast and west will be struck by showers with could move elsewhere as the day progresses.
The southwest will feel breezy and be hit by rain later in the day.
Most will enjoy a dry clear night with fog and frost returning in some areas.
Scattered showers for most today, with a few sunny spells 🌦️
Some of the showers will be heavy with hail and snow over the highest ground too ❄️
Cloudier across southern counties of England and Wales, with showery rain possible here 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/DjHybASae0— Met Office (@metoffice) February 24, 2024
In pictures - Remnants of Thursday’s rainfall yesterday
Saturday 24 February 2024 12:05 , Lydia Patrick
Mapped - Flood warnings and alerts
Saturday 24 February 2024 11:34 , Lydia Patrick
Mapped - Met Office issue fresh weather warnings
Saturday 24 February 2024 10:49 , Lydia Patrick
Two new weather warnings have been issued as heavy rainfall is set to batter the UK this weekend.
Heavy rain is likely to lead to disruption and flooding in the south west and south east coast.
Warning for flooding across the Midlands
Saturday 24 February 2024 07:00 , Holly Evans
The Environment Agency put out a warning for those living in the Midlands, after heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding around the River Avon.
In a post on X, they said: “Rivers across the #Midlands are very swollen after heavy rain, as can be seen here on the banks of the #RiverAvon at Evesham in #Worcestershire. Stay safe by staying away from #flood water and avoiding flooded roads.”
Rivers across the #Midlands are very swollen after heavy rain, as can be seen here on the banks of the #RiverAvon at Evesham in #Worcestershire.
Stay safe by staying away from #flood water and avoiding flooded roads.⛔
Check for flooding here 👉 https://t.co/sWDJjMRJhd pic.twitter.com/XUQDsxuq9c— Env Agency Midlands (@EnvAgencyMids) February 23, 2024
Mapped: Hundreds of flood alerts as rivers burst banks and UK braces for washout weekend
Saturday 24 February 2024 05:00 , Holly Evans
A washout weekend is expected in the UK as hundreds of flood alerts remain in place across the country.
After torrential downpours on Thursday, blustery showers are expected to pour later on Friday and through Saturday and Sunday after sweeping across the west, say Met Office meteorologists.
There are 58 flood warnings and 258 flood alerts in place across England and Wales.
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Mapped: Hundreds of flood alerts as UK braces for washout weekend
Floods forecasted for the next five days
Saturday 24 February 2024 02:00 , Holly Evans
Flooding has been seen across the UK following heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday.
On their website, the Environment Agency said: “Local flooding from rivers and surface water is probable across parts of England today (Friday), with this risk from rivers continuing around the upper River Thames into Saturday.
“Local flooding from rivers and surface water is possible across parts of the South of England and Midlands on Sunday and Monday.
“Local groundwater flooding is possible throughout this week in the Malton area of North Yorkshire, and parts of the South of England for the following five days.
“Land, roads and some properties will flood and there will be travel disruption.”
Frost and mist expected for Saturday morning
Friday 23 February 2024 23:00 , Holly Evans
The Met Office have predicted a cold start to Saturday, with fog, mist and rain across the UK.
A cold start to Saturday, with some frost and patchy mist and fog in places ❄️
A few showers around, otherwise largely dry and bright ⛅
Breezy in the far southwest, light winds elsewhere 💨 pic.twitter.com/1wZl9Upj7Y— Met Office (@metoffice) February 23, 2024
Latest pictures of heavy rain across the UK
Friday 23 February 2024 20:24 , Holly Evans
Five day weather forecast as showers and fog to hit the UK
Friday 23 February 2024 18:13 , Holly Evans
Here is the Met Office’s five day weather forecast:
This Evening and Tonight:
There will be further showers in the west, particularly in southwest England where it will also be rather windy. Clearing skies elsewhere allowing a frost and some fog patches to form as winds ease.
Saturday:
A mix of sunny spells and showers, although many of the showers fading away as we move into the afternoon. Temperatures around average for late February with mainly light winds.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
A band of rain likely to move across southern areas during Sunday, with northern areas likely dry. Many places dry on Monday before rain returns to the north during Tuesday.
Mapped: Hundreds of flood alerts as rivers burst banks and UK braces for washout weekend
Friday 23 February 2024 16:48 , Holly Evans
A washout weekend is expected in the UK as hundreds of flood alerts remain in place across the country.
After torrential downpours on Thursday, blustery showers are expected to pour later on Friday and through Saturday and Sunday after sweeping across the west, say Met Office meteorologists.
There are 58 flood warnings and 258 flood alerts in place across England and Wales.
Read the full article here
Mapped: Hundreds of flood alerts as UK braces for washout weekend
Stormy weather and hail expected on Friday
Friday 23 February 2024 15:25 , Holly Evans
The UK’s forecaster have predicted hail and stormy weather this afternoon, after a week of heavy rainfall.
Sunny spells and scattered showers this afternoon 🌦️
Showers heavy at times with some hail, thunder and snow possible across hills ⚡
Around average temperatures but feeling chilly in brisk winds 🌬️ pic.twitter.com/XWiod28OJn— Met Office (@metoffice) February 23, 2024
52 flood warnings in place across England
Friday 23 February 2024 14:38 , Holly Evans
The Environment Agency currently has 52 flood warnings in place - meaning flooding is expected - with several issued around the River Severn and River Avon.
There are also 254 flood alerts, with river levels predicted to remain high as further rainfall is anticipated.
Natural Resources Wales has also issued one flood warning for the River Ritec in Tenby, as well as 13 alerts across the country.
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Friday 23 February 2024 13:38 , Holly Evans
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