UK climate: Met Office yellow warnings blanket nation – some areas might see half a month’s price of rain fall in a day

More than half a month’s price of rain might fall in components of the UK within the subsequent 24 hours, the Met Office has stated.

Yellow climate warnings for thunderstorms and rain are in place throughout England and Wales – and southern components of Scotland – and solely expire at midnight tonight.

An extra alert masking the west of Northern Ireland is in pressure till 9pm this night.

And an extra warning for heavy rain is in pressure from 12am to 12pm on Monday – bringing a danger of disruption in northern England and huge swathes of Scotland.

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Some locations might see as a lot as 80mm of rain fall over the subsequent 24 hours, which is greater than 15 days’ price.

In comparability, solely 77mm of rain – equal to 12 days – has fallen in June thus far over the whole lot of the UK.

Overnight, areas of England have been pelted with rain. Highs of 21.5mm fell in Ringley close to Manchester, whereas Charlwood in Surrey reported 18.6mm.

Jonathan Vautrey, a Met Office forecaster, stated: “Some places could see 40mm to 60mm of rain, even 80mm in some places, which could cause some difficult travelling conditions over the next 24 hours.”

Motorists have been warned spray and sudden flooding might result in tough driving circumstances and potential street closures.

Delays are additionally anticipated on rail and bus providers within the occasion of flooding or lightning.

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With 14 flood warnings in place throughout the UK this afternoon, nationwide flood obligation supervisor Sarah Cook warned motorists to not drive by way of flooding – as 30cm of flowing water is sufficient to “float your car”.

The Met Office has additionally stated energy cuts would possibly happen and different providers to some properties and companies might be misplaced.

Despite the moist climate and extra cloud, temperatures will attain the low 20s, making the air really feel humid. Grass and nettle pollen may also be very sturdy.

No additional climate warnings have been issued for the approaching week thus far.