Wet Weather Continues: Flood Warnings and Snow Showers Expected
Wet Weather Continues: Flood Warnings and Snow Showers Expected

The UK's prolonged wet weather shows no signs of easing, with the Environment Agency issuing 73 flood warnings and 177 flood alerts across England. The warnings, indicating expected flooding, are concentrated in the south-west and Midlands, while alerts cover broader areas.

Natural Resources Wales has issued two flood alerts for South Pembrokeshire and the Lower Severn catchment in Powys. The Met Office forecasts blustery showers spreading overnight on Sunday, with chilly temperatures and frost in the north.

Monday will bring sunny spells and showers, with heavy rainfall, hail, and thunderstorms possible. Snow showers are expected in the far north. Tuesday is predicted to be largely drier and brighter, though south-western areas may see rain and snow midweek.

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Provisional Met Office statistics reveal Northern Ireland experienced its wettest January in 149 years, while southern England recorded its sixth wettest since 1836. Parts of Devon, Cornwall, and Worcestershire saw 40 consecutive days of rainfall.

Storms Goretti, Ingrid, and Chandra have already caused flooding in Devon and Somerset. The unsettled weather is expected to persist into next weekend, with longer rain spells forecast but some drier intervals.

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