UK Weather Warning: Strong Winds and Flood Disruption
The UK is facing strong winds and ongoing flooding issues. The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Sunday, with gusts up to 60mph in the South-West of England and Wales. Flooding disrupted travel in England and Wales, with over 60 warnings issued as parts of the country recover from heavy rain.
The Met Office issued a weather warning for strong winds on Sunday as parts of England and Wales recovered from heavy rain and flooding.
On Friday, flooding disrupted rail services and led to the closure of the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire.
Over 60 flood warnings were issued in England, with warnings cars could be swept away in 30cm of water.
Approximately 385 properties were flooded in regions including Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
An amber rain warning for parts of the Midlands and South, and a yellow rain warning for large parts of England and Wales, ended on Friday.
However, a new yellow weather warning for strong winds will potentially disrupt the South-West of England and Wales on Sunday, with gusts up to 60mph.
Commuters faced significant disruption, notably in Shropshire and Gloucestershire.
Floods minister Emma Hardy met with EA Chief Philip Duffy, who emphasized ongoing efforts to repair flood defences.
The EA's Caroline Douglass warned about the risks of driving through floodwaters.
The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) noted potential rodent activity increase due to flooding.
Avon fire and rescue services responded to M5 closures caused by flooding.
Multiple rail services were affected, with cancellations from Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton and delays between Peterborough and London King’s Cross.
On Friday, flooding disrupted rail services and led to the closure of the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire.
Over 60 flood warnings were issued in England, with warnings cars could be swept away in 30cm of water.
Approximately 385 properties were flooded in regions including Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
An amber rain warning for parts of the Midlands and South, and a yellow rain warning for large parts of England and Wales, ended on Friday.
However, a new yellow weather warning for strong winds will potentially disrupt the South-West of England and Wales on Sunday, with gusts up to 60mph.
Commuters faced significant disruption, notably in Shropshire and Gloucestershire.
Floods minister Emma Hardy met with EA Chief Philip Duffy, who emphasized ongoing efforts to repair flood defences.
The EA's Caroline Douglass warned about the risks of driving through floodwaters.
The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) noted potential rodent activity increase due to flooding.
Avon fire and rescue services responded to M5 closures caused by flooding.
Multiple rail services were affected, with cancellations from Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton and delays between Peterborough and London King’s Cross.
