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Wales & South England Brace for Flooding Chaos
26 Jan
Summary
- Yellow rain warning issued for parts of Wales and southern England.
- Up to 80mm of rain possible in South West England.
- Travel disruption and flooding are anticipated for Monday and Tuesday.
Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning for rain across Wales and southern England, anticipating significant travel disruption and possible flooding. The warning is in effect from Monday afternoon through midday on Tuesday. Some communities may find roads impassable due to heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Heavy rain is expected, with predictions of 20-30 mm widely and up to 80 mm in higher ground areas like Dartmoor, Exmoor, and the Brecon Beacons. Strong gales are also anticipated, particularly in Cornwall and the far South West of England.
Coastal areas might experience large waves, and there's a risk of debris being blown around and damage to property, such as tiles coming off roofs. Cold weather alerts have also been issued for northern England, indicating a contrast in weather conditions across the UK.
