UK weather: Met Office releases warning for flooding in heavy rain alert – here’s where is affected
THE Met Office has warned parts of the UK will be battered with thunderstorms and possible flooding today.
Brits have spent the last few weeks basking in highs of 30C, but the weather is now taking a turn.
The risk of heavy, thundery showers is likely to hit at the start of this week, say the weather service.
And for some, thunderstorms are continued to be expected “with a more unsettled weekend of weather on the way”.
Frequent showers are being predicted in the northeast of the country – but conditions are still feeling quite warm.
A yellow warning for rain is in place in Scotland on Monday until around midday.
The Met said: “A wet and breezy start to the new week for Scotland as heavy rain clears northwards.
“Drier elsewhere with some sunny spells, though scattered showers starting to develop later.”
Aberdeen is forecast to get most of the downpour and will see highs of 16C.
Manchester will be around 19C while Glasgow is only hitting 17C.
London, Norwich, Cardiff, the West Midlands and Hull will all experience temperatures in the low 20s today.
Around 27 flood alerts have been issued up and down the country with three warnings in place for West Yorkshire, Lancashire and Warwickshire.
Those in Scotland can expect expect disruption with the Met warning bus and train services could be affected as well as the potential flooding of homes.
The weather service warned: “Heavy rain across Scotland continues to clear northwestwards this morning – take extra care if travelling.”
What the Met Office says you can expect:
- Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
- Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
- Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible
- Some interruption to power supplies and other services possible
Wales have already experienced flooding in some parts with cops urging people to take care on the roads.
North Wales Police said: “We are receiving numerous calls regarding flooding in the Wrexham area, some roads are currently impassable.
“We have alerted Highways, can you please take care on the roads and delay your journey if you can.”