A yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for almost all of Wales, with up to 80mm of rainfall expected in some areas within hours. The warning, in place since 6 p.m. on Tuesday, covers nearly the entire country and brings with it heavy rain and strong winds. The Met Office warning is set to last for 18 hours, with the potential for significant travel disruption and flooding.
Weather maps indicate that the heavy rain is likely to persist throughout the week despite the warning scheduled to end at 12 p.m. The forecast suggests that areas of heavy rain will develop and move north across the warning area, starting from southwest England and expanding northwards. Some locations may experience between 50-80 mm of rain within a six-hour period, with isolated thunderstorms also possible in the southern part of the warning area, posing an additional risk of lightning.
Overnight, three flood alerts were in place across Wales, particularly in Anglesey and Llanelli. On the roads, multiple road traffic accidents occurred on the M4, leading to long queues in both eastbound and westbound directions around junction 24. These incidents highlight the deteriorating driving conditions as a result of the heavy rainfall.
The challenging weather conditions have prompted live updates on the impact across Wales, with road accidents and flooding alerts contributing to potential travel disruptions and safety concerns. Stay tuned for further developments as the country braces for continued heavy rain and its effects on various regions.