Overview
- Amber rain warnings run from noon to midnight across parts of Wales, the Midlands, the South West, the South East and the East of England, with wider yellow alerts for rain and wind.
- Met Office guidance signals 60–80mm of rain fairly widely and 100–150mm on higher ground, with a danger of fast‑flowing or deep floodwater and risks of power cuts and building damage.
- Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales have issued multiple flood alerts and warnings, with teams clearing debris and preparing to operate flood defences.
- Rail operators report reduced timetables, speed restrictions and cancellations, with Avanti West Coast, Northern, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express advising passengers to avoid travel and check journeys.
- Local authorities announce precautionary closures in high‑risk areas, including Idris Davies School in Caerphilly and several services in Rhondda Cynon Taf, while forecasters flag 60–70mph gusts in exposed parts of north‑west England and north‑west Wales.