September 28th 2024.
This weekend, a strong wind is expected to hit the west coast of England and Wales. This comes after a heavy downpour and flooding in many parts of England yesterday, causing chaos for commuters on both the roads and railways. Images on social media showed submerged train tracks in Shropshire and abandoned cars on a deserted motorway in Gloucestershire.
The Met Office had previously issued an amber rain warning for the Midlands and southern regions of the country, as well as a yellow rain warning for most of England and Wales. However, both warnings have now ended as of Friday. But now, the Met Office has issued another yellow weather warning for strong winds in the southwest of England and Wales on Sunday.
The winds are expected to pick up from the west and spread eastwards throughout Sunday, with gusts reaching 50-55mph in some areas and even exceeding 60mph in others. Along with the wind, there will also be heavy rain at times, which could lead to surface water and spray on the roads.
The areas affected by this wind warning include South West England, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, the Isles of Scilly, North Somerset, Plymouth, Somerset, Torbay, as well as various parts of Wales, such as Bridgend, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Gwynedd, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, and the Vale of Glamorgan.
As the evening and night progresses, the winds will gradually ease in Wales and inland parts of South West England. However, some coastal areas in southern and southwestern England may still experience strong winds overnight.
Due to the winds, some coastal routes, sea fronts, and communities may be affected by spray and large waves. This could cause delays for road, rail, air, and ferry transport, as well as disruptions to bus and train services.
Earlier, areas affected by the amber rain warning, such as Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, and the West Midlands, experienced flash floods. The Met Office had predicted 30-40mm of rainfall within three hours in these regions, causing severe flooding and cancellations of rail services between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.
In summary, this weekend will bring strong winds to the west coast of England and Wales, along with some heavy rain at times. The affected areas include various parts of England and Wales, and the winds are expected to gradually ease overnight. Please take caution and allow for extra travel time if necessary.
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