The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy rain and wind continue to batter the coast of the UK and parts of the southeast. The warning came into action today and is set to continue until tomorrow though it could be extended if the unsettled weather conditions continue.
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It covers London and the southeast of England including the regions of, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Medway, Portsmouth, Southampton, Surrey and West Sussex, as per the Daily Express.
Flood warning
A statement from a Met Office spokesperson read:
Following heavy showers on Wednesday, a band of heavy rain will move northeastwards on Wednesday evening, followed by further heavy showers overnight.
The intensity of the rainfall is likely to cause some problems with the spokesperson explaining, as per the Daily Express:
15 to 25 mm rain is likely to fall widely, with 30 to 40 mm in a few places over a 12 hour period. With the ground already saturated, this may lead to some flooding. Strong winds are also likely, with gusts 40 to 50mph possible along coasts.
Flights impacted
The weather warning this week comes after numerous flights were disrupted around the UK with many cancelled at Heathrow airport on Monday due to heavy fog. British Airways also cancelled 15 domestic and short-haul flights from the airport.
London City airport has urged passengers to check the status of their flights before setting off due to visibility issues, as per Sky News.
As the week progresses the Met Office predicts high winds:
Low pressure will bring some heavy rain at times late on Wednesday, with that risk spreading further north on Thursday. High winds are also expected for most, with some coastal gales possible.
The strongest winds are most likely in the far northeast of Scotland and the Northern Isles on Thursday, with gusts in excess of 60 mph possible.
Unfortunately, temperatures are going to drop too with forecasters warning it will feel even colder than usual due to the wind and rain.
Sources used:
- Daily Express 'Met Office warning issued as UK's coastline to be battered by 13 hour downpour
- Sky News 'UK weather yellow warnings issued as heavy rain expected in several parts of Britain'
