A flood warning has been issued as the Met Office issues an amber alert for ‘big thunderstorms’ set to hit a large part of the UK. The warning encompasses England and Wales, with yellow rain warnings for Wales and an amber warning in the Midlands. The Met Office warns of heavy rain affecting these areas on Monday, with potential accumulations of 30-50 mm in a short period and even up to 100 mm in some locations over 12 to 24 hours. The warning is in effect throughout Monday.
Met Office chief meteorologist, Frank Saunders, highlighted the impact of heavy rain following a wet weekend, with the possibility of travel disruption and localised flooding. BBC weather presenter Chris Fawkes mentioned significant thunderstorms and flash flooding, with some areas already experiencing double the monthly average rainfall. Looking ahead, unsettled weather is expected to continue through the week.
For Wales, Monday brings a cloudy and wet day with heavy and persistent rain, particularly in the southeast. By Tuesday, the day is expected to be more settled with scattered showers and increasing sunny spells. The outlook for Wednesday to Friday predicts wet and windy conditions later in the week, followed by sunshine and showers with cooler temperatures.
Despite these weather warnings, the forecast suggests a shift towards quieter conditions on Tuesday with scattered showers, offering a temporary reprieve before more unsettled weather returns mid-week. Stay updated with the latest weather developments and heed any official advice to stay safe during these weather events.