September 29th 2024.
Hey there! Don't forget to grab your umbrella before heading out today. The weather forecast is not looking too great, with the dreaded combination of rain, wind, and flooding predicted. In fact, there are two yellow warnings in effect for today and tomorrow.
These warnings mainly cover large areas of southeast England and Wales, which have already experienced their fair share of wet and blustery weather this week. The warning for wind is active from 9am to 11.59pm, cautioning us about strong gusts of up to 60mph in coastal communities during the morning. Thankfully, the national weather service reports that the winds will gradually ease up by Sunday evening and night in Wales and inland parts of southwest England, although some coastal areas in the south and southwest may still experience strong winds.
Unfortunately, it seems like the wind is causing quite a bit of disruption across various modes of transportation. The Met Office predicts delays for road, rail, air, and ferry travel due to the winds. And it doesn't stop there. There are also two yellow weather warnings for rain, with the first one starting at 4pm today and continuing until 9am tomorrow. This means that bus and train journeys may take longer tomorrow, and there is a possibility of power outages. High-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges should also expect delays.
The wind may die down in the afternoon, but the rain will come pouring in, with the potential for up to 80mm in some areas of the southeast and southwest of England. The yellow rain warning is in place until 9am tomorrow, covering a span of nine to 12 hours where 20-30mm of rain is expected. The heaviest downpour will occur in high ground areas of south Wales, Dartmoor, and the Dorset Downs.
Due to the combination of wind and rain, there is a possibility of flooding, which may worsen the travel chaos caused by the wind. As a precaution, the Met Office advises people to stay updated on road conditions, bus timetables, and train departures. They also recommend having torches and battery packs on hand in case of a blackout, and those in flood-prone areas should have an emergency flood kit ready.
It seems like our hopes for an Indian summer, a period of unusually warm weather, will remain just that - a hope. According to Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Jason Kelly, Sunday will bring back wet and windy weather to the southern half of the UK. A yellow warning for rain has been issued for southwestern England and south Wales, starting at 4pm today and lasting until Monday morning. Within this warning area, we can expect 20-30mm of rain, with up to 50-80mm possible in higher ground areas like Dartmoor, south Wales, and the Dorset Downs.
In addition, a yellow warning for wind is in place from 9am to midnight on Sunday, covering the far southwest of England and western Wales. Gusts of 50-55mph are expected, with the potential for up to 60mph in exposed coastal and higher ground areas. So, make sure to stay safe and stay informed about the weather conditions before heading out. Here's hoping for better weather in the future!
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