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Met Office Issues 11-Hour Yellow Rain Warning for 16 Areas of Wales Today

Forecasters warn of heavy, slow-moving rain with a risk of localized flooding, causing travel delays.

Overview

  • The alert is in force from 8am to 7pm, with hour-by-hour maps tracking the heaviest downpours as they move east.
  • Rainfall of 10–20 mm is expected widely, with 35–45 mm possible in a few places, chiefly on higher ground and mostly within six hours.
  • The warning covers Cardiff, Swansea, Pembrokeshire and 13 other areas, with possible flooding of a few homes and businesses.
  • Road spray and surface water are likely to lengthen journey times, with bus and train services also expected to face delays.
  • Rain is due to reach Cardiff by late morning and persist through the Wales v Argentina kickoff, then clear north overnight with a slightly drier Monday.