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Met Office Issues 24-Hour Yellow Rain Warning for Much of England and Wales

Forecasters warn saturated ground makes flooding more likely.

Overview

  • Rain warning runs from 6am Friday to 6am Saturday, with heavy, slow‑moving bands expected to cause travel disruption and a slight chance of power cuts.
  • Forecast totals are 30–50mm widely, 60–80mm in places, and potentially over 100mm on east‑facing hills in southeast Wales.
  • Impacts are considered more probable across southeast Wales, the Midlands and parts of southern England, while the North West is expected to avoid the worst conditions.
  • Strong easterly winds will accompany the rain, bringing very gusty conditions to the west of high ground.
  • The Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales have teams deployed and are urging preparations and caution, with forecasters noting uncertainty in the system’s track and the potential for further warnings.