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Storm Claudia is ready to hit UK In the form of today weather office amber released Season warnings, forecasts heavy rain will lead to flood And disruption across the country.
amber warnings 50 to 75 mm from noon to midnight on Friday Rain The forecast for Wales is 100-150mm of rain over some higher ground and 40-80mm in the East Midlands. England, London and South-East England, North-West England, South-West England, Wales and the West Midlands.
some 20 flood warning and 33 flood warning It has also been designated Hurricane Claudia by the Spanish Meteorological Service, Makes its way to the UK,
A 24-hour yellow weather warning has also been issued for rain in the southern part of the country from 6 am on Friday.
Yellow rain warnings are currently in place for Central, Tayside and North East, Fife EnglandNorth West England, South West scotlandand Strathclyde Thursday until 7 p.m. Rainfall totals of 15 to 25 mm are expected, with some areas of southern Scotland potentially seeing around 40 to 60 mm.
weather office Chief meteorologist Matthew Lehnert said: “Storm Claudia will bring very heavy rainfall to a large part of central and southern England and Wales from Friday to Saturday. This rainfall will fall slowly, and in some areas could see a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours.
“Much of it will fall on saturated ground, increasing the potential for flooding and contributing to the amber warnings we have issued.
“Within amber warning areas, some may see accumulations in excess of 150 mm during the event, with 60-80 mm being quite widespread. High winds are an additional threat in the north-west of England and north-west Wales, with gusts of 60-70 mph possible in exposed locations within the warning area.”
In amber warning areas, the Met Office is warning that fast-moving or deep flood water is likely and could be life-threatening.
Flooding of homes and businesses is expected and the weather agency has also warned of travel disruption and power cuts in affected areas.
It said the impact could be further aggravated by strong easterly winds as well as a thunderstorm on Friday afternoon.
Alun Attwood, from Natural Resources Wales, said: “We are urging people to remain vigilant and prepare for possible flooding now. You can check if you live in a flood risk area on our website and sign up to our free flood warning service.
“We do not issue flood warnings for surface water flooding, so it is important for everyone to know their flood risk.”
Here is the weather forecast for UK According to the Met Office, for the coming week:
Today
A very wet day with strong easterly winds across parts of England and Wales. A cool day with sunshine and scattered showers for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday
Southern and central areas will remain cloudy and humid on Saturday, but cooler and clear conditions further north will spread southwards during Sunday. It will be cold and sunny for many people on Monday.