Important of the UK is gearing up for another spell of classic British rainfall as the Met Office warns that nearly a month’s worth of rain could fall in a single day.
Saturday is anticipated to be a flop for many, particularly across the Midlands and south Wales, where the heaviest cloudbursts are likely to hit.
Foretellers say people should prepare for flooding, trip dislocation and the possibility of power cuts as this bout of severe rainfall pushes through.
The rain began drifting in late and is set to loiter well into the evening. The Midlands is anticipated to see the most violent downfall through the morning before the wet and windy conditions sluggishly edge southeast.
Some areas could see as much as 80 mm of rain, further than Birmingham would typically admit across the entire month of November.
Further north, advanced ground in Cumbria, Lancashire and indeed the Isle of Man may see many wintry showers. But for most of England and Wales, it’s the grim rain that’s caregiving enterprises.
A yellow weather warning is currently in force. The Met Office said: “Rain, heavy at times, is expected to develop across southwest England on Friday night and spread northeastward during Saturday before clearing into the North Sea on Saturday night.
There is uncertainty in the corridor of heaviest rainfall across England and Wales, but there is potential for 20-30 mm to fall fairly widely, with 50 mm possible in places.
Over high ground, there is a low chance of 60–80 mm falling. Strong winds may accompany this heavy rain, particularly across eastern parts of England on Saturday night.”
Rising Flood Alerts and Travel Delays
Flood cautions continue to be issued, with the Environment Agency issuing 31 warnings across the country.
Rising swash situations along the River Erewash in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire are being nearly covered, while authorities in the town of Dean are also preparing for further water level increases.
After days of wet rainfall, the ground in numerous regions is impregnated and struggling to soak up further rainfall.
The Met Office says people may face a range of issues as today’s conditions unfold, including:
- Slower journeys due to spray and surface water
- Rail and bus delays, plus possible cancellations where flooding occurs
- A risk of homes and businesses facing flood damage
- Some communities are potentially becoming cut off by waterlogged roads
- Slight chances of power cuts or loss of broadband and phone services
To put the downfall into perspective, Nottingham generally gets around 69 mm of rain during the month of November, while Bristol’s yearly normal sits between 80 mm and 90 mm. A moment alone could fluently match or exceed those numbers.
Before this week, over 40 mm of rain fell across the corridor of the Scottish mounds, while Northumberland saw around 25 mm, adding to the unsettled rainfall pattern that has been sweeping the UK.
Weekend Weather Outlook
After a moment’s violent downfall, Sunday should offer a brief breath with drier spells returning for numerous areas. Still, this calmer interval won’t last long.
Another spell of heavy rain is anticipated to move in from the west on Monday, with southern England probably to see the worst of the wet conditions again.
Commuters and trippers should keep a close eye on the latest Met Office updates as the launch of the coming week looks unsettled further.
For now, anyone heading out is advised to travel with caution, allow redundant time, and stay up to date with original flood tide cautions and indigenous rainfall vaticinations as this stretch of turbulent UK rainfall continues.
