September 27th 2024.
This morning, the UK was hit with heavy rain that caused chaos in many parts of the country. The overnight deluge resulted in flooding in various areas, leading to a chaotic start to the day. Our map shows that there are currently 65 flood warnings in place, with central England and the north east being the most affected regions.
The M5 near Bristol was particularly affected, with cars becoming trapped and drivers needing to be rescued by the fire service. At one point, the motorway was closed in both directions, causing major disruptions to the morning commute. The heavy rain also caused issues for train services, resulting in delays and some cancellations. In Telford, Shropshire, the Wellington train station had to be shut down this morning due to the tracks being completely submerged in water. Even the town's main football pitch, the SEAH Stadium, was not spared from the flooding and resembled a swimming pool.
In Birmingham, an SUV driver had to be rescued by emergency services after becoming trapped in flash floods. The footage shows the car dangerously close to a nearby bridge, with the fast-flowing water reaching above the bonnet. In addition to the flood warnings, which indicate that flooding is expected, the Environment Agency has also issued 112 flood alerts, where flooding is possible. More information on both the flood warnings and flood alerts can be found on our website.
As the map shows, there are currently no weather warnings in place for the rest of today. This afternoon is expected to be brighter, with some sunny spells and scattered showers across the country. However, the weather will feel cooler than the past few days, with a brisk northerly wind, according to the Met Office.
Saturday is forecasted to be mostly dry with sunny spells, although there may be a few scattered showers in northwestern areas, particularly in Scotland. It may feel colder than usual for many, but the winds are expected to ease. On Sunday, the day will start off dry and pleasant for most, but a low-pressure system moving in from the southwest will bring wind and rain. The Met Office has issued a Yellow warning for wind for southwest England and parts of Wales. Wind gusts may reach or even exceed 60 mph on exposed coasts and 50-55 mph in other areas.
Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Holley warned that the rainfall from this system could have further impacts, especially in areas that are already dealing with floods. As the rain falls on saturated ground, there is a risk of more flooding occurring. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide updates on our website.
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