Met Office Issues Weather Warning for Cardiff and Surrounding Areas
The Met Office has raised a yellow weather warning for rain in parts of Wales. The forecast suggests heavy showers, potentially thundery at times, could occur in various places on Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. The warning is effective from 9 pm on Wednesday, September 4, until 9 am on Thursday, September 5.
- Accumulation of 20-40mm of rainfall possible in a couple of hours.
- Possibility of up to 50mm of rainfall in some areas.
The Met Office mentions that scattered heavy showers might evolve into prolonged periods of heavy, showery rain in certain locations through Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Specifically stated in the warning is:
“Where heavy downpours occur, perhaps thundery in places, accumulations of 20-40 mm are possible in an hour or two, with the small chance of isolated accumulations over 50 mm, potentially impacting the Thursday morning commute in some areas.”
This weather alert covers the east Midlands, east of England, London, and southeastern England, as well as extensive areas of south Wales. Regions like Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, and others are expected to face heavy showers, possibly thundery, on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. A similar weather warning was issued for Wales on Monday, September 2, cautioning about thunderstorms that could lead to flooding and disruptions.
To stay informed with the latest stories, you can subscribe to the WalesOnline newsletter for regular updates. The Met Office encourages residents in the warned areas to be cautious and prepared for potential heavy rainfall and thunderstorms during this period.