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Yellow Rain Warnings in Wales on Wednesday as Downpours Threaten Flooding

Authorities urge preparedness for short, intense downpours likely to cause flooding.

Overview

  • Two Met Office yellow warnings are active: north‑west Wales from 3am–12pm and south and south‑west Wales from 6am–11pm.
  • Forecasters expect 30–40mm widely with 50–70mm on south‑west facing hills, and up to 60mm could fall within six hours in parts of north‑west Wales.
  • Natural Resources Wales has multiple flood alerts in force, warning of rising rivers, flooding of low‑lying land and roads, and localised impacts.
  • Travel measures include 30mph limits on the M4 Briton Ferry and A55 Britannia bridges, with cautions for caravans, motorbikes and cyclists, and a risk of public transport and power disruption.
  • Met Éireann has Status Yellow rain warnings for nine Irish counties, citing heavy, blustery rain, difficult travel and a risk of localised flooding.