Take cover! Britain braces for a MONTH’S rain in just one HOUR today as forecasters warn of ‘danger to life’ and flooding at start of two-day deluge
- Low pressure dominates across the north of England, causing wet and cloudy weather and possible flooding
- A yellow weather warning is in place for the East Midlands, North East England, parts of North West England
- More than three inches of rain is forecast to fall in a ‘few locations’ over high ground, the Met Office said
Britons are warned to prepare for an entire month’s worth of rain in just an hour today – as forecasters say there will be a ‘danger to life’ during a two-day deluge, with Manchester and parts of the North East worst affected.
The Met Office has issued an amber ‘danger to life’ flood alert, warning that up to four inches of rain may fall in just eight hours as commuters are urged to wrap up with chilly temperatures expected across the UK.
Low pressure dominates across Northern areas of England causing wet and cloudy weather leading to a risk of flooding in Manchester.
Homes and businesses could be flooded as prolonged rain pummels areas around Hull, Middlesbrough, Lincoln and Scarborough.
The Met Office has issued an amber ‘danger to life’ flood alert, warning that up to four inches of rain may fall in just eight hours as commuters are urged to wrap up with chilly temperatures expected across the UK. Northamptonshire police issued a warning after a huge puddle formed on a major motorway causing havoc for drivers on the A45
A yellow weather warning is in place for the East Midlands, North East England, parts of North West England and Yorkshire between 6am on Thursday and 6am on Friday. The wet weather will be accompanied by ‘strengthening’ north-easterly winds, with many areas within the yellow zone seeing between up to 1.5 inches of rain, the Met Office said
A yellow weather warning is in place for the East Midlands, North East England, parts of North West England and Yorkshire between 6am on Thursday and 6am on Friday.
The wet weather will be accompanied by ‘strengthening’ north-easterly winds, with many areas within the yellow zone seeing between up to 1.5 inches of rain, the Met Office said.
It comes as Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is due take his election campaign to the North West on Thursday – where some of the worst weather is forecast.
Greater Manchester, Nottinghamshire, York and Middlesbrough are among the areas covered by the yellow warning, which warns of disruption due to possible flooding.
More than three inches of rain is forecast to fall in a ‘few locations’ over high ground, the Met Office said.
Parts of North Wales, including Conwy and Wrexham, are subject to a separate yellow weather warning, with ‘heavy and persistent’ rain forecast between 9am and midnight on Thursday.
Up to 2.7 inches is predicted for north-facing hills within the warning area in Wales, while up to 1.2 inches is forecast elsewhere, the Met Office said.
Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern said: ‘There is a risk some places will see significant amounts of rain, particularly the higher ground of North Wales, the Pennines, the North York Moors and the Peak District.’
A ‘bright and clear’ day is forecast for London and South East England on Thursday, with showers becoming more frequent around dusk and temperatures reaching 11C, the Met Office said.
In the east of England, rain is due to push north on Thursday morning and will be followed by ‘sunny spells’. Temperatures are forecast to reach 9C.
The South West will experience showers throughout much of the day, particularly along the English Channel coastlines, the Met office said.
Meanwhile, rain is forecast for the West Midlands on Thursday, but it will push north throughout the afternoon and will be followed by drier weather in the evening.
The Met Office said the East Midlands will get off to a ‘wet start’ on Thursday, with heavy rain potentially leading to some localised flooding.
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