Map shows where 25 flood warnings are in place across the UK

Around 25 flood warnings are in place throughout the Bank Holiday weekend, as the UK grapples with the aftermath of Storm Nelson.

An estimated 2.6 million cars are expected to travel the length of the country this Good Friday, prompting the RCA to warn of a potential ‘carmageddon’ on Britain’s roads which look set to be busier than ever.

But although the intense stormy weather which battered parts of the country on Thursday is expected to ease off, the Environmental Agency has issued dozens of flood warnings to motorists and 162 alerts.

The bulk of the warnings have been issued in the south and south-west of the country, with the River Avon in Bristol appearing to be at particular risk of flooding.

Residents in Bradford on Avon, Melksham and Bathford have been told to expect flooding, with similar warnings issued to those along the  Middle Avon from Salisbury to Ringwood and the River Avon at Strensham and Bredon.

Residents in Dorset are also told to expect flooding throughout the day, with three warnings in place along the River Bourne.

Southampton, Somerset, Dorchester and Plymouth are also at risk of floods, with some warnings even heading as far north as Stoke and Wareham.

The Met Office has yesterday issued yellow weather warnings for snow, wind and rain across the country as a result of Storm Nelson, which forecasters said gusts could reach 70mph in some coastal areas.

Meanwhile, drivers braving the rain-sodden and heavily congested roads have been warned that journeys could take twice as long on some routes, and ferry companies in Dover have reported that severe delays and cancellations have been taking place ‘due to strong winds in the Channel.’

Brighton, Portsmouth and Plymouth face strong winds that may lead to hazardous conditions.

Meanwhile parts of Wales are still suffering from large amounts of slush after rainy downpours turned into snow last night.

The RAC has advised drivers to ‘be on their guard’ regarding the changing road conditions.

Looking further ahead, the Met Office said the forecast for the Easter weekend remained ‘unsettled’ but ‘bright and breezy’.

Temperatures are even set to reach 15°C in west London and 14°C in Manchester on Sunday.

RAC Breakdown spokesperson Rod Dennis said: ‘With plenty of classic early spring weather over the Easter bank holiday weekend, drivers getting away will definitely need to be on their guard and ready to cope with rapidly changing road conditions.

‘Slowing down in the heaviest of downpours on Good Friday and Easter Saturday is a must as stopping distances will be far greater.’

Met Office spokesperson Grahame Madge said: ‘Good Friday sees low-pressure continuing to feed showers and longer spells of rain across the UK, although drier spells will develop in the east.

‘Saturday continues this pattern, but for many, Easter Sunday is likely to be the best day of the weekend before conditions turn more unsettled again on Easter Monday.’

‘Following the forecast should enable everyone to experience the best the weekend has to offer,’ he added.

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