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UK Braces for More Flooding and Possible Cold Snap
1 Feb
Summary
- Somerset faced major flooding impacting 50 properties due to Storm Chandra.
- Yellow weather warning issued for the South West from Monday to Tuesday.
- Potential for a sudden stratospheric warming event could bring a cold spell in February.
Recent heavy rainfall has saturated much of the UK, leading to significant flooding incidents. In Somerset, approximately 50 properties were affected by flooding caused by Storm Chandra earlier this week, prompting a major incident declaration. Currently, numerous flood warnings and alerts are active across the South, with further downpours anticipated.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the South West of England, valid from midday on Monday to 9am on Tuesday. This warning highlights the possibility of 10-20mm of rainfall quite widely, with potentially higher amounts over Dartmoor. The risk of homes and businesses flooding, along with deep floodwater, poses a danger to life.
Looking further ahead, forecasters are monitoring the potential for a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event in early February. Such events can significantly increase the likelihood of a cold spell, potentially bringing wintry conditions similar to the 'Beast from the East' in 2018.
Coastal flooding is also a possibility from Monday to Wednesday, particularly along the South West coast. Meanwhile, clean-up operations are underway in parts of Ireland following recent flooding impacts.
