British weather: Met Office warns of heavy rain and flooding causing travel chaos as Brits brace for three days of devastation
THE Met Office is warning of heavy rain and flooding causing travel chaos.
Brits are being told to prepare for three days of devastation as meteorologists issue warnings across the country for the rest of January.
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a yellow warning for rain comes into force on Monday and affects the north of England.
LeedsYork, Middelsbrough and Durham will be lashed by intense downpours – like the With office predicts that “heavy rain could lead to flooding and impact on travel.”
The alert, which has been extended to the east, applies from noon to 5 a.m. Tuesday.
Flooding to homes and businesses is “possible”, the Met says, while flooding on roads is expected to impact bus services.
Train services are also expected to take longer when the rain pours down Railroad strikes are also causing problems this week.
Now that we're halfway through the week, a yellow warning for wind has also been issued.
The weather service expects strong winds to cause disruption on Wednesday Scotland.
According to forecasters, wind gusts of 120 to 130 kilometers per hour are expected in the region.
The alarm applies from Wednesday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
What to expect
Rain Warnings:
- Flooding of some homes and businesses is possible
- Splashing water and flooding on roads are likely to increase travel times
- Bus and train services are likely to suffer from longer journey times
Wind Warnings:
- There is a small chance of some damage to buildings, such as roof tiles blowing off roofs
- There is a small chance of power outages, which may impact other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life may occur due to large waves and beach material being thrown onto the sea, coastal roads and property
- There is a small risk of injury and danger to life from flying debris
- There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, air and ferry services are affected
- There is a small chance that some roads and bridges will be closed
Meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said: “There will be outbreaks of heavy rainfall across parts of Wales into the Midlands, northern England, and this will continue for most of the day.
“Maybe some rain in the southern parts as well.
“To the south-east of this it will be generally cloudy, with a few glimmers of sun possible and then plenty of sunshine.
“An icy start in parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland, quite hazy in eastern areas and one or two showers in the western and northern islands.