Heavy Rain Triggers Flood Alerts Across UK as Easter Weekend Approaches
Yellow weather warnings remain in effect for parts of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with localized flooding risks and further rain expected later this week.
- The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for heavy rain affecting south-west and north-west England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, valid through Wednesday.
- Whitechurch in Wales recorded 50.2mm of rainfall on Tuesday, with some areas under warnings potentially seeing up to 75mm before conditions ease.
- The Environment Agency has warned of minor surface water flooding in south-west England, the North West, and the West Midlands, urging caution on flooded roads.
- The unsettled weather is linked to a low-pressure system bringing cooler temperatures, persistent rain, and isolated thunderstorms, with further wet conditions forecast for Thursday and Friday.
- Despite the heavy rainfall, significant long-term impacts are not expected due to the recent prolonged dry spell that preceded this weather shift.
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