Met Office Issues 21-Hour Weather Warning for Wales Following Floods
The Met Office has released a 21-hour weather warning for rain-affected areas in Wales after recent flash floods caused chaos. Heavy rain hit parts of south Wales, leading to homes being without power after a month’s worth of rain fell in just hours. On Friday, Swansea recorded 87.2mm of rain, with 43.8mm falling in a single hour. A new yellow warning for rain is in place from 9pm Saturday to 6pm Sunday, bringing more rain to the already saturated region. The warning states that heavy and thundery rain will spread across England and Wales, with some areas experiencing up to 40-60mm of rain. There is a chance that some areas could see 80-100mm of rain in a short period, particularly in southern areas that have already seen significant rainfall. Areas under the weather warning include Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Monmouthshire, Swansea, and more.
- Flash floods hit Wales after heavy rain
- Homes left without power
- New 21-hour weather warning issued by the Met Office
- Yellow warning for rain from Saturday evening to Sunday evening
- Areas of heavy and thundery rain expected
The warnings come after firefighters were inundated with 999 calls on Friday night, with areas like Cardiff, Port Talbot, and Swansea being affected. Residents in Port Talbot reported water entering homes, with hundreds left without power. Sandbags were distributed in Aberavon to assist worried residents. Met Office’s deputy chief meteorologist, Dan Harris, mentioned the unusual meteorological pattern contributing to the ongoing weather uncertainties. The warning is expected to be updated over the weekend as the situation evolves, urging people to stay informed about the latest forecasts and warnings. Although flood warnings have been downgraded, the caution remains paramount as Wales prepares for more rainfall and potential flood risks.