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UK Braces for Icy Roads and Flood Fears This Week
13 Jan
Summary
- Icy conditions forecast for Scotland, with travel disruption expected.
- Yellow warning for heavy rain and potential flooding in South West England.
- UK experienced significant snowfall during Storm Goretti last week.
Fresh weather warnings for ice and rain have been issued across the UK following last week's severe snowfall from Storm Goretti. Icy conditions are anticipated in parts of Scotland from Tuesday night until Wednesday morning, with forecasters predicting ice development on untreated surfaces and advising pedestrians to allow extra travel time.
Further south, a yellow weather warning for rain is in effect for Thursday in South West England and surrounding areas. Persistent and heavy rain is expected to cause surface water flooding due to saturated ground. The Environment Agency has already issued several flood warnings and alerts across England.
Last week, Storm Goretti brought the 'worst snowfall in a decade' to some parts of the UK, accompanied by hurricane-force winds in the southwest. This week's forecast indicates a continuation of unsettled weather, with cold conditions in the north and milder temperatures in the south, alongside further rain and potential strong winds.
