Brutal Storm Conall forces Met Office to warn 50mm rain for 3 UK areas
The UK is bracing for a battering from the elements as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain, with the next storm, named Storm Conall, set to unleash havoc. Southern England could be drenched with up to 50mm of rain in mere hours.
This tempestuous weather follows closely on the heels of Storm Bert, which left hundreds of homes awash, transformed streets into waterways, and whipped up winds surpassing 80mph. For those keen to stay updated on the most explosive stories, sign up to the BirminghamLive newsletter here.
Storm Conall, the third storm of the season, was christened by the Dutch weather service KNMI, who work in conjunction with the Met Office and Ireland’s Met Eireann to name storms. The weather warning kicks in at 10pm on Tuesday, November 26, and is expected to remain until midday on Wednesday, November 27.
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According to the Met Office, Storm Conall will sweep rain across the south and southeast of the UK tonight (Tuesday, November 26). The storm is predicted to intensify as it shifts eastward across the UK towards the southern North Sea, potentially unleashing potent winds upon the Netherlands come Wednesday, November 27.
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While the UK may largely escape the worst of the wind, heavy rainfall is anticipated across parts of southern England. Met Office Chief meteorologist Steve Willington stated: “Much of the warning area will see 15-20 mm of rain, with 30-40 mm in some areas”, reports Birmingham Live.
The Met Office warned: “There is a lower chance of 50 mm of rain in a few places, more likely for areas such as the Isle of Wight, Sussex and Kent, before rain eases and clears by early afternoon. Given the recent wet weather, some disruption to travel and infrastructure could be possible.”
The Met Office added: “Along with the rain, things will turn colder from tomorrow for all, with frost and some freezing fog possible.
“Thursday will continue to see below average temperatures, with a cold, frosty and potentially icy start for some.
“Otherwise, it will be a fine day with light winds and a fair amount of sunshine in many areas, although freezing fog patches could persist in a few places. How long the more settled, colder conditions will last is uncertain, with rain probably returning to westernmost areas at least by the end of the week.”
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