Map shows UK flood alerts as weather warning for heavy rain in place
Large parts of England and Wales face more wet conditions on Monday, as many counties have had more than 250% of their average September rainfall.
The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for rain, covering much of the Midlands and the north of the country, as well as north Wales.
In addition, more than 40 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and more than 100 flood alerts, meaning it is possible, are also in place, according to the Environment Agency, with Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Reading and areas of the South West all affected.
The Met Office said six English counties, including Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire, have had their record rainfall for September.
In its warnings for wet weather across Monday and into Tuesday morning, the Met Office forecasts between 60mm to 80mm of rain in some parts of eastern England.
One of the yellow warnings, meaning there is a chance of flooding and travel disruption, is in place until 8pm on Monday and covers parts of Wales, including Wrexham, and areas of the West Midlands, including Stoke-on-Trent, and Liverpool and Manchester in the North West.
The second warning lasts until 3am on Tuesday and covers the East Midlands, including Leicester and Nottingham, and Yorkshire and Norfolk.
The rain follows a wet and windy Sunday with more than an inch of rain falling – 26.1mm – in Bastreet, Cornwall, and winds of 69mph recorded in Berry Head, South Devon.
Met Office spokesperson Stephen Dixon told Yahoo News UK that low pressure centred over the UK today will "bring wet and windy weather for many" on Monday.
"There will be a drier interlude for much of the UK midweek," he said.
However, he warned that the weekend could bring more wet and windy conditions.
"Saturday looks most likely to be a widely more unsettled day, with wind and rain for much of the UK," he said.
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☔️ Some counties in southern and central England have already had more than 250% of their average September rainfall.
☔️Six English counties, including Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire, have already had their record rainfall for September.
☔️ England and more…— Met Office (@metoffice) September 30, 2024
Yahoo breaks down what the weather will be like for each region of the UK, according to the Met Office.
London and the South East
Monday and Tuesday
Rather windy, especially along coasts. Outbreaks of occasionally heavy rain through the morning clearing most parts by the afternoon. Some brighter spells possible, but also further outbreaks of rain or drizzle. Maximum temperature 16°C.
Dry, cloudy evening before rain returns south across the area after midnight, heavy at times, especially across eastern areas. Staying windy, with coastal gales possible across east Kent. Minimum temperature 9°C.
Rain clearing on Tuesday in most parts around dawn, but perhaps continuing across east Kent, with strong winds only gradually easing here. Otherwise mainly dry but rather cloudy, with isolated showers. Maximum temperature 14°C.
Wednesday to Friday
Any residual showers easing Wednesday. Then drier, with light winds and long sunny periods. Chilly overnight with some frost, and mist or fog patches. Likely cloudier Friday with winds strengthening.
South West
Monday and Tuesday
A cloudy and blustery start with hill fog and occasional drizzly showers. Brief sunny intervals developing although further scattered showers remain possible. Staying windy with coastal gales possible at first. Maximum temperature 15°C.
Clear intervals this evening with longer clear spells overnight, especially in the west. Scattered showers this evening but most of these fading away overnight. Blustery winds slowly easing. Minimum temperature 9°C.
A mainly dry day with a mixture of cloudy periods and sunny spells during Tuesday morning, then lengthier sunny periods developing later. Feeling warmer than on Monday with lighter winds. Maximum temperature 17°C.
Wednesday to Friday
A generally dry end to the week with sunny/clear periods interspersed with occasional cloudier spells. Often chilly by night with patchy fog but daytime temperatures near average. Relatively light winds.
Midlands
Monday and Tuesday
A wet start with some heavy rain during the rush-hour. Heavy rain continuing across Shropshire, Staffordshire and the Peak District all day but probably turning drier further south. Feeling cool. Maximum temperature 14°C.
Rain edging south this evening then turning drier through the early hours with most places dry by dawn. Breezy in places and staying quite mild. Minimum temperature 9°C.
Often cloudy skies but occasional sunny intervals on Tuesday, particularly during the afternoon. Just the small chance of a shower. Feeling warmer than on Monday though still fairly breezy. Maximum temperature 16°C.
Wednesday to Friday
A generally dry end to the week with sunny/clear periods interspersed with occasional cloudier spells. Often chilly by night with patchy fog but daytime temperatures near average. Relatively light winds.
North East
Monday and Tuesday
Cloudy and rather windy start. Outbreaks of rain becoming persistent for some southern areas by the afternoon, especially across The Pennines. Northumbria seeing the best of the drier intervals, especially later in the day and across northern parts. Maximum temperature 13°C.
Rain easing away south during the evening. Staying rather windy, especially along the coast, where the odd shower could also move onshore. Otherwise dry, with some clear spells. Minimum temperature 8°C.
Strong winds continuing on Tuesday, especially along the coast, with the odd shower continuing to spread inland. However most parts dry with some brighter or sunny spells. Maximum temperature 14°C.
Wednesday to Friday
Any residual showers easing Wednesday. Then drier, with light winds and long sunny periods. Chilly overnight with some frost, and mist or fog patches. Likely cloudier Friday with winds strengthening.
A chilly and very wet afternoon across northern England and perhaps the north Midlands and north Wales with flooding possible ⚠️
Wet in Northern Ireland too, but the rain easing in the west. Showers elsewhere with bright spells in places 🌧️
Blustery winds for some of us 🌬️ pic.twitter.com/Y64rmUQOI8— Met Office (@metoffice) September 30, 2024
North West
Monday and Tuesday
A wet day for many with persistent and at times heavy rain, especially in the far south of the region where travel disruption is possible. Feeling cool despite light winds. Maximum temperature 14°C.
Staying very wet this evening but the rain clearing south overnight leaving a much drier second half to the night. Clear intervals developing and staying mild. Breezy in places. Minimum temperature 8°C.
Often cloudy on Tuesday but much drier than on Monday with occasional sunny intervals, especially in coastal areas. Just the small chance of a shower. Feeling warmer than on Monday. Fairly breezy. Maximum temperature 16°C.
Wednesday to Friday
A generally dry end to the week with sunny/clear periods interspersed with occasional cloudier spells. Often chilly by night with patchy fog but daytime temperatures near average. Relatively light winds.
Scotland
Monday and Tuesday
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, the rain occasionally heavy and persistent over the hills. Becoming drier through the afternoon and it will be chilly and breezy around North Sea coast. Maximum temperature 14°C.
Any rain dying out this evening with some clearer spells developing. However, still the chance of the odd shower and breezy around the coast. Minimum temperature 5°C.
It will be mainly dry and bright on Tuesday with the odd sunny spells. A scattering of light showers possible and chilly around North Sea coasts. Maximum temperature 14°C.
Wednesday to Friday
A mainly dry and settled period with bright or sunny spells. Chilly at night with a frost possible. Winds mostly light.
Monday and Tuesday
Cloudy with patchy rain at first but this becoming more persistent and quite heavy at times, particularly through Counties Antrim and Down. Turning more showery in the west with drier spells later. Chilly northwest winds. Maximum temperature 12°C.
The rain dying out this evening with some clear spells developing overnight. Turning rather chilly by dawn with a few mist or fog patches. Winds most light. Minimum temperature 4°C.
It will be mainly dry and bright with some sunny spells on Tuesday. An isolated light shower is possible and winds light to moderate from the northeast. Maximum temperature 15°C.
Wednesday to Friday
A mainly dry and settled period with bright or sunny spells. Chilly at night with patchy frost and fog possible. Winds mostly light.
Wales
Monday and Tuesday
Largely cloudy with showers in the south and persistent heavy rain in many northern areas. Brief brighter intervals developing in places later. Blustery winds on some coasts and rather cool. Maximum temperature 14°C.
A wet evening in the north with showers elsewhere. Most places becoming dry overnight but showers remain possible in the west. Often breezy and turning cool where skies clear inland. Minimum temperature 6°C.
Rather cloudy with sunny spells developing on Tuesday, these more extensive during the afternoon. Just a few showers, these fading later. Feeling warmer than on Monday though still fairly breezy. Maximum temperature 16°C.
Wednesday to Friday
A generally dry end to the week with sunny/clear periods interspersed with occasional cloudier spells. Often chilly by night with patchy fog but daytime temperatures near average. Relatively light winds.
