Live Updates: 11 Flood Alerts in Place with Thundery Rain Forecast
Heavy and thundery rain continues to affect southern Wales on Sunday, bringing with it the risk of flooding, travel disruptions, and power outages. The Met Office has issued a warning for more rain, with up to 100mm expected in some areas by Sunday evening. The A48 in Bridgend was temporarily closed due to a fallen tree, and Natural Resources Wales has issued 11 flood alerts in Swansea and Vale of Glamorgan.
The Met Office has placed a yellow weather warning for rain in most of Wales until 6 pm on Sunday, with the possibility of an escalation to amber in localized areas. This comes after three days of heavy rainfall in different parts of Wales, leading to flash flooding and power cuts. Cooler temperatures can be expected in the coming week, along with unsettled weather conditions.
- Heavy and thundery rain persists in southern Wales
- 100mm of rain expected in some areas by Sunday evening
- 11 flood alerts issued in Swansea and Vale of Glamorgan
- Yellow weather warning in place until 6 pm on Sunday
- Expect cooler temperatures and unsettled weather in the coming week
The forecast for Wales on Sunday includes continued wet weather with the potential for localized flooding, especially in the south. It will also become windy on western coasts. Later in the evening, rain will turn showery, leading to cooler temperatures and stronger gusts over hills. The minimum temperature is expected to be 9°C.
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