More than half a month’s value of rain may fall in components of the UK within the subsequent 24 hours, the Met Office has mentioned.
Yellow climate warnings for thunderstorms and rain are in place throughout England and Wales – and southern components of Scotland – and solely expire at midnight tonight.
An extra alert overlaying the west of Northern Ireland is in drive till 9pm this night.
And an extra warning for heavy rain is in drive from 12am to 12pm on Monday – bringing a danger of disruption in northern England and huge swathes of Scotland.
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Some locations may see as a lot as 80mm of rain fall over the subsequent 24 hours, which is greater than 15 days’ value.
In comparability, solely 77mm of rain – equal to 12 days – has fallen in June thus far over everything of the UK.
Overnight, areas of England had been pelted with rain. Highs of 21.5mm fell in Ringley close to Manchester, whereas Charlwood in Surrey reported 18.6mm.
Jonathan Vautrey, a Met Office forecaster, mentioned: “Some places could see 40mm to 60mm of rain, even 80mm in some places, which could cause some difficult travelling conditions over the next 24 hours.”
Motorists have been warned spray and sudden flooding may result in tough driving situations and potential street closures.
Delays are additionally anticipated on rail and bus providers within the occasion of flooding or lightning.
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With 14 flood warnings in place throughout the UK this afternoon, nationwide flood responsibility supervisor Sarah Cook warned motorists to not drive by means of flooding – as 30cm of flowing water is sufficient to “float your car”.
The Met Office has additionally mentioned energy cuts may happen and different providers to some properties and companies might be misplaced.
Despite the moist climate and extra cloud, temperatures will attain the low 20s, making the air really feel humid. Grass and nettle pollen may even be very robust.
No additional climate warnings have been issued for the approaching week thus far.
Source: information.sky.com”