Met Office issues 31 hour flood warning for 23 areas in UK – full list | Weather | News
The Met Office has issued new yellow weather warnings as heavy rain is expected in England and Wales. The 31-hour weather warning says periods of heavy rain and strong winds are likely to cause flooding and disruption to travel in some places.
The yellow wind and rain warning, which will start at 02:00 tomorrow morning, January 23, will remain in effect until 9 am on Saturday, January 24. The warning could bring up to 40mm of rain across south-west England and south Wales. The weather front, named Storm Ingrid by IPMA, Portugal’s national weather service, is bringing winds of up to 60 mph near the coast.
The howling storm and heavy rain will submerge 23 counties in two breaks on Friday and finally ease by Saturday morning.
A Met Office spokesman said: “The first band of rain early on Friday could bring a further 10-20mm of rain in places within a few hours, which could fall on already saturated ground.
“A drier interlude is expected before localized heavy rain and showers move northward throughout the afternoon, evening and overnight.
“Another 15-20 mm of rain is expected to fall across the region on Saturday morning, with 30-40 mm of rain also possible in places. Considering the saturated nature of the ground, this is likely to cause some flooding.
“This second rain period will be accompanied by strong winds and coastal storms, as well as very large waves.
“Winds are expected to be 45-50 mph inland and 60 mph near the coast, with winds peaking Friday evening, then gradually decreasing overnight and into Saturday morning.”
The weather agency warns that “some short-term power and other service outages are possible” and that “some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transportation are expected.”
Some areas may experience short-term outages of electricity and other services; Many homes and workplaces are also at risk of flooding.
Coastal residents are warned that “coastal roads, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by fallout and/or large waves.”
