Weather warning issued by Met Office – what you need to know

Weather warning issued by Met Office – what you need to know

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning anticipating heavy rainfall and strong winds affecting parts of England and Wales. This alert is set to start from 6:00 pm on Monday and continue until 6:00 pm on Tuesday. The warning highlights the risk of flooding and disruption to travel due to the adverse weather conditions expected during this period.

A low-pressure system moving in from the southwest is forecasted to bring prolonged periods of persistent and heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds, possibly extending into early Wednesday. Steven Keates, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, noted the uncertainty surrounding the exact path, intensity, and timing of this weather system, making it difficult to predict precisely which locations will experience the most severe impacts of wind and rain.

The Met Office predicts rainfall totals could reach 40mm in certain locations, with Dartmoor and some elevated areas in south Wales possibly receiving between 60 and 80mm. Such amounts may exceed half of the average rainfall for December in those regions. The heavy rain raises the likelihood of flooded roads and hazardous driving conditions, potentially causing interruptions to train and bus operations. There is also concern about some communities being isolated by floodwaters as well as the risk of damage to homes and businesses from rising water levels.

In addition to flooding, the weather warning draws attention to dangers associated with fast-flowing water, which poses a threat to life, and mentions the possibility of power outages in the affected areas. The warning covers a wide swath of southwest England and south Wales, including counties like Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol, Cardiff, Swansea, and others, signalling residents to remain vigilant as the situation develops

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