September 22nd 2024.
The weather forecast for the weekend is looking rather damp and dreary as the Met Office has extended a yellow rain warning to Monday. It seems that Britain is in for a wet weekend ahead. Sunday is expected to have heavy outbreaks of rain, starting in the morning and spreading northward throughout southern England and most of Wales. While there may be some thunderstorms, the northern regions will experience drier weather with occasional sunny spells. As for Monday, the central areas of England are likely to be hit with heavy rainfall, while some may see brighter spells.
The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for the entire day on Monday, stating that many parts of England and Wales will be affected by heavy rain. However, there is still some uncertainty about which areas will be hit the hardest. Currently, it seems that the Midlands, north east England, and east Wales are at the greatest risk of experiencing the heaviest downpours. There is a potential for flooding and disruption across the warning area and any part of it could see significant rainfall. In fact, there is a possibility of 30-50mm of rain falling in just six hours or less, and some areas may even see 80-100mm within 12 to 24 hours.
Thankfully, the weather is expected to calm down on Tuesday with only a few showers in some areas. However, the Met Office warns that the heavy rain could cause disruptions, such as flooding and difficult driving conditions due to spray on the roads. There is also a small chance that rural communities could become cut off by flooded roads, and some homes and businesses may experience flooding and damage to their buildings. Additionally, there is a slight risk of power outages and loss of services.
Unfortunately, the warm and sunny days that we've been enjoying recently will come to an end as the unsettled conditions are expected to bring a September chill. Not only will there be heavy rain, but also thunderstorms and even hail in some areas. This is due to the high pressure system that has been keeping the weather calm and warm moving northward, allowing the stormy weather to take over. The yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms and rain cover most of Wales and parts of southern and western England throughout Saturday and Sunday.
However, once the thunderstorms pass, there will be a drop in temperatures. Chief meteorologist Jason Kelly explains that the risk of thunderstorms will continue throughout the weekend, with the possibility of longer periods of heavy rain and even hail and lightning in the most intense storms. The Midlands, southern England, and east Wales are expected to be most affected by these conditions. While the warnings cover the areas most at risk, not everyone within the warning area will experience a thunderstorm. In fact, for many, the weather will remain dry for most of the time.
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