Map shows flood warnings across UK as Met Office issues yellow alert

Britain is bracing for more heavy rainfall later this week as dozens of flood warnings remain in place.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain throughout Thursday for the North-east, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and parts of the East Midlands and the North-west.

The yellow warning for rain is in place for 24 hours all of Thursday, which means there is a slight chance of power cuts and a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded in affected areas.

Forecasters said there could be between 80mm and 100mm of rainfall in one day over the Pennines and the North Yorkshire Moors, as parts of the country battles against severe flooding caused by earlier heavy rain on Sunday and Monday.

More than a month's worth of rain fell in the space of 24 hours in some areas on Monday, as flooding led to submerged cars and homes, while a number of flood warnings remain in place.

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Where are the flood warnings?

The Environment Agency said there were 22 flood warnings in place as of 5pm on Tuesday, meaning flooding is expected, as well as 60 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible.

These cover large parts of the Midlands and some of southern England, including London, Reading, Luton, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Leicester and Cheltenham.

The Met Office said parts of Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire saw more than 100mm of rain in 48 hours, with Woburn in Bedfordshire recorded 132mm, more than double its average September rainfall.

National Highways said it expected the A421 in Bedfordshire to remain closed on Tuesday in both directions between the A6 in Bedford and junction 13 of the M1 near Marston Moretaine due to severe flooding, and that it “cannot provide a timeline for the road to reopen”.

The northbound A5 between the A421 in Bletchley and Great Holm at Milton Keynes was closed by rising water levels on Tuesday morning after one lane had been opened overnight.

The National Grid said it had seen a week’s worth of power cuts across the weekend.

Deputy chief meteorologist Dan Harris said: “Tuesday’s weather will be quieter across England and Wales, with just a few showers possible for both here and Northern Ireland."

But the unsettled weather is set to return on Wednesday and Thursday, he said, with showers and longer spells of rain move in from the Atlantic. It will also be cooler, with maximum temperatures for the next few days not expected to rise higher than the mid-teens, the Met Office said.

Meteorologist Liam Eslick said: “There is going to be some isolated showers here and there, but they’re going to be very light, nothing like the torrential rain that we’ve seen over the last couple of days.”

On Monday, some schools in Bedfordshire were forced to close because of flooding, while a sinkhole appeared on the pitch at AFC Wimbledon's stadium in south west London. London Fire Brigade said its 999 control officers took about 350 calls to flooding across the capital, with people rescued from cars and homes.

Yahoo News breaks down what the weather will be like for each region of the UK, according to the Met Office.

London and the South East

• Tuesday evening and Wednesday

Variable cloud on Tuesday evening with some clearer spells at times, mainly towards the east. Staying dry through much of the night with rain arriving in the far southwest towards dawn. Minimum temperature 9C.

Cloudy with outbreaks of showery rain on Wednesday morning, soon followed by a more persistent band of rain that arrives in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 16C.

• Thursday to Saturday

Wet and windy on Thursday morning, with brighter spells and showers in the afternoon. Cloud and rain return in the evening, slowly clearing during Friday. Rather cold with plenty of sunshine Saturday.

South West

• Tuesday evening and Wednesday

Often dry this evening and overnight but showers are possible at times, these most likely in coastal regions with more general rain arriving in the Isles of Scilly and west Cornwall later. Winds becoming light and turning cool inland. Minimum temperature 9C.

Cloudy with showery rain moving east across the region on Wednesday, with some heavier bursts especially possible during the afternoon. Turning brighter, but also windier, in Cornwall and Devon later. Maximum temperature 16C.

• Thursday to Saturday

Sunny spells and blustery showers on Thursday, these perhaps locally thundery. Rain clearing on Friday then windy with sunny spells and showers. Largely fine on Saturday after a chilly start.

Midlands

• Tuesday evening and Wednesday

A mainly dry evening but with a few overnight showers possible, particularly in the Peak District. Some cool winds and variable cloud with some clearer spells at times, mainly towards the east. Minimum temperature 7C.

Dry in most parts on Wednesday to begin with, but cloud soon thickening through the morning with rain arriving during the afternoon in the West Midlands, with Some heavier bursts likely in the evening.

Largely dry with bright or sunny spells during Wednesday morning, though a few showers are possible. Thickening cloud through the afternoon and becoming a bit breezy with some rain later. Maximum temperature 15C.

• Thursday to Saturday

Heavy showers on Thursday, and perhaps very wet in northern counties. Rain clearing on Friday then windy with sunny spells. Largely fine on Saturday after a chilly start.

North East

• Tuesday evening and Wednesday

Often cloudy with outbreaks of showery rain on Tuesday evening, becoming largely dry towards dawn with some patches of rain lingering in the south. Remaining cloudy with the best of any clear spells towards the coast. Gentle winds and minimum temperatures of 5C.

Variable cloud with patchy light rain arriving from the south on Wednesday morning. A brief dry spell in the afternoon before a band of persistent rain arrives in the evening. Maximum temperature 12C.

• Thursday to Saturday

Wet and windy on Thursday, clearing to see colder and brighter conditions Friday with some sunshine and isolated showers. Staying cold Saturday with a good deal of sunshine, isolated coastal showers.

North West

• Tuesday evening and Wednesday

Many places staying dry with clear spells on Tuesday evening and overnight, but showers remaining possible, particularly in coastal regions. Winds easing and turning chilly where skies stay clear, perhaps with a few pockets of rural grass frost. Minimum temperature 3C.

Largely dry with bright or sunny spells during Wednesday morning, though a few showers are possible. Turning cloudier through the afternoon with freshening winds and rain possible by the evening. Maximum temperature 15C.

A mixture of cloud, bright spells and scattered showers through Wednesday morning. Turning cloudier through the afternoon with rain arriving later, turning heavier through the evening. Feeling quite cool. Maximum temperature 15C.

• Thursday to Saturday

Periods of heavy rain on Thursday, with travel disruption possible, especially over the Pennines. Rain clearing on Friday then windy and showery. Largely fine on Saturday after a chilly start.

Scotland

• Tuesday evening and Wednesday

Generally clear on Tuesday evening and overnight, with a A few showers continuing around the Western Isles and Northern coastal areas. Turning quite chilly overnight with minimum temperatures of 3C around the Borders region and 1C in the Highlands.

A cold but bright and sunny morning on Wednesday, mostly dry throughout the day but some showers towards the Northwest and perhaps spreading east during the day. Maximum temperature 11C in the Highlands and 13C further south.

• Thursday to Saturday

Winds continue to come from the north so feeling quite chilly up to the weekend. There will be lots of bright weather and scattered showers and fresh winds at times. Showers later on Saturday southwestern Scotland.

Northern Ireland

• Tuesday evening and Wednesday

A mostly dry night with clear periods, just a few showers continuing towards the north coast. Turning quite chilly as winds becoming light with frost likely inland rural spots. Minimum temperature 1C.

Wednesday starting dry and bright, but clouding over in the afternoon with some evening rain spreading in, especially to the south east. Strengthening northeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 13C.

• Thursday to Saturday

A wet and windy day on Thursday but becoming drier and brighter towards the weekend with chilly northerly winds. Some showers on Saturday.

Wales

• Tuesday evening and Wednesday

Lengthy dry periods through Tuesday evening and overnight with clear intervals but showers are possible at times, these most numerous in coastal regions. Winds becoming light and turning rather chilly where skies stay clear inland. Minimum temperature 5C.

Some early brightness in the north, but rain arriving in southern areas by lunchtime, this spreading north through the afternoon, turning heavy at times. Turning breezier and feeling cool. Maximum temperature 15C.

• Thursday to Saturday

Heavy showers on Thursday, these perhaps most prolonged in the north. Rain clearing on Friday then windy with sunny spells and showers. Largely fine on Saturday after a chilly start.