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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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."

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

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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".

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

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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.

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

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