Met Office points recent spate of climate warnings together with uncommon amber ‘hazard to life’ alert
Several weather warnings have been issues in different parts of the country amid strong gales and constant downpour with up to 70mph along the Irish Sea
Brits are told to brace themselves as a flurry of amber weather warnings have been issued, with relentless rain and gusty gales forecast for the coming days.
The Met Office has issues six weather alerts earlier today. Some areas could see flooding amid two inches of rainfall. In a post on X, the weather agency said: “Amber weather warning issued. Heavy rain across southern parts of Wales.”
Several central, northern and western parts of the UK are set to see gusts of up to 50-60mph. The Met Office added that as much as 70mph in exposed spots along Irish Sea coastlines, Scottish islands and “other areas of high ground further inland.”
Meanwhile, the Environment Agency has issued 31 flood alerts and two warnings in England today, while the Scottish Environment Protection Agency having issued six alerts and two warnings. Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell said: “After some sunshine on Saturday, it’s a return to wind and rain for most of us during the course of today.
“The rain is spreading in across Northern Ireland and western Scotland, that will just gradually spread its way eastwards. The far southeast hanging onto the brightest conditions for the longest, and actually here it will probably remain dry until after dark.”
The expert added that there will be “surface water” in most areas and warned there could be significant travel disruption, with “severe gales” along the Irish Sea Coast.
By the end of the afternoon, skies are expected to clear in Scotland and Ireland but a “scattering of showers” are due to move in. As well as that, temperatures will reach highs of 12C in the southeast of England by 4pm, with the majority of the country also averaging double figures.
Mr Snell said: “But if you factor in the strength of this wind and also and the rain, I think it will feel a little bit colder than these temperatures suggest.”
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Willington, said on Thursday: “As we shift from a cold easterly weather regime to milder westerly conditions, the Atlantic air brings with it some potentially impactful weather.
“Successive weather fronts bring strong winds and bands of rainfall across the UK with a risk some areas, particularly in the west later in the weekend, could see some low or even medium impacts.
“Weather warnings have been issued to highlight the potential for travel disruption, dangerous conditions near coasts and the possibility of power cuts for some.”
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