The UK is gearing up for a sharp drop in temperatures coming week after Storm Claudia soaked a large corridor of the country with torrential rain and widespread flooding.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a unheroic cold rainfall alert for Monday to Friday, advising that much of England will see a conspicuous bite as the storm moves down.
The alert will run from 8 am on Monday until 8 am on Friday, covering the East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber.
The warning comes briskly on the heels of the dislocation touched off by Storm Claudia, which swept across the UK on Friday with severe downfall, amber rainfall warnings, and slippery trip conditions.
Communities formerly dealing with doused ground have been prompted to stay alert, with the Environment Agency attesting 158 flood tide cautions and 39 flood tide warnings as of Friday evening. officers say some areas are facing presto- flowing or deep floodwater posing a “danger to life”.
Meteorologists anticipate Claudia to continue pushing across the country through Friday night before intensifying on Saturday morning.
downfall summations of 60 – 80 mm are likely in the corridor of the Midlands, south-east Wales, and East Anglia, all areas stressed for heightened flood tide threat.
Met Office weather outlook
Saturday:
Another slate and damp day is anticipated across England and Wales as the storm lingers. Northern Ireland and Scotland look in better shape, with clearer skies and many sunny breaks. It’ll feel mild in the south but noticeably colder the farther north you go.
Sunday to Tuesday:
Colder, lustrous conditions are set to drift south as we head into the early coming week. The Met Office says sleet and snow showers are possible, especially along north-facing beachfronts and advanced ground.
Commuters should plan ahead as the UK enters a more wintry spell following the storm.
Heathrow passengers warned of weekend travel delays
Beyond the rainfall, trippers heading to or from Heathrow should prepare for additional hassle this weekend because of major engineering work.
The Independent’s travel correspondent, Simon Calder, explains: “Regardless of the impact of Storm Claudia, Britain’s biggest airport, London Heathrow, will be harder to reach or leave this weekend due to planned engineering work.”
There will be no Heathrow Express services to or from London Paddington on Saturday or Sunday. The Elizabeth line link between central London and Heathrow is also shut.
Passengers are rather being advised to take the Piccadilly line, although peregrinations will take longer than usual. On top of that, the Elizabeth line will be suspended between Paddington and Liverpool Street, bringing further dislocation.
What does this mean for next week?
With a blend of cold snaps, possible snow, and ongoing flood tide pitfalls, the coming week could see uninterrupted trip detainments and localised hazards.
Exigency brigades are prompting people in affected regions to check original updates, especially in flood-prone areas. Storm Claudia may be moving on, but its impact will be felt well into the week ahead.
