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Flood Warnings Hold in Wales as Met Office Extends Rain Alerts and Flags Further Disruption

A slow-moving system later this week could deliver very heavy rain with strong easterly winds, raising flood risk on already saturated ground.

Overview

  • Natural Resources Wales reports three flood warnings and 17 alerts, with rising levels on rivers including the Ely at Peterston Super Ely where property flooding is expected.
  • The Met Office has yellow rain warnings in place for southern Wales through Wednesday and says additional wind and rain warnings are likely in the coming days.
  • Travel was disrupted on Tuesday, including a westbound closure of the M48 Severn Bridge due to strong winds, while South Wales Police urged drivers to avoid unnecessary journeys and highlighted hazardous surface water on the A4061.
  • The Environment Agency cautioned against driving through floodwater and said minor surface water and river flooding is probable in parts of southwest England into Wednesday.
  • Forecasts point to a transition to colder conditions from mid‑November, with overnight frosts and a risk of wintry showers on higher ground, particularly in Scotland first.