Overview
- The warning, extended early Thursday, covers London, the South West, the Midlands and eastern England from 9am to 10pm.
- Forecasters expect 20–30mm of rain widely with isolated 40–50mm, increasing the likelihood of surface-water flooding on already waterlogged ground.
- Winds will strengthen through the afternoon and evening, with gusts around 50 mph possible along exposed southern and southeastern coasts.
- The Environment Agency lists three flood warnings and about 40 flood alerts in England as the region deals with recent Storm Goretti disruption to power and water supplies.
- Officials caution of longer road and rail journeys and possible power cuts, advising people in at-risk areas to check flood risk and prepare emergency kits.