A man looks at floodwaters in Harbridge, Hampshire
(Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)
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Hundreds of flood warnings and dozens of warnings have been issued across the UK, after heavy rain on Thursday caused flooding on roads and railway lines.
As of Friday, the Environment Agency has issued 52 flood warnings – meaning flooding is expected – and 254 flood warnings, and river levels are expected to remain high with more rain expected.
Natural Resources Wales has also issued one flood warning for the River Retic in Tenby, as well as 13 alerts across the country.
The councils said it comes after several schools in Herefordshire and Worcestershire were forced to close on Thursday due to rising flood levels and “treacherous road conditions”.
Many roads across the West Midlands in particular were flooded and rail operators struggled to resolve issues on the tracks, with Transport for Wales and West Midlands Rail running a replacement bus service between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.
The Met Office said the most frequent rain would be in the west and near the Channel coast, with thunder and hail expected at times.
Flood warning across the Midlands
The Environment Agency has issued a warning to residents in the Midlands, after heavy rain caused widespread flooding around the River Avon.
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Holly evansFebruary 24, 2024 at 07:00
The map has been drawn: Hundreds of flood alerts as rivers burst their banks and the UK braces for a weekend washout
Flood warnings are expected over the weekend in the UK as hundreds of flood warnings remain in force across the country.
After heavy rain on Thursday, stormy rain is expected to fall later on Friday and through Saturday and Sunday after sweeping across the west, meteorologists at the Met Office say.
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Holly evansFebruary 24, 2024 at 05:00
Floods are expected during the next five days
Floods were reported across the UK after heavy rain fell on Friday and Saturday.
The Environment Agency said on its website: “Localised river and surface water flooding is likely in parts of England today (Friday), with this risk from rivers around the upper Thames continuing until Saturday.”
“Localized river and surface water flooding is possible across parts of southern England and the Midlands on Sunday and Monday.
“Localized groundwater flooding is possible throughout this week in the Malton area of North Yorkshire, and parts of southern England over the next five days.
“Lands, roads and some properties will be flooded and there will be travel disruption.”
Holly evansFebruary 24, 2024 at 02:00
Frost and fog expected Saturday morning
The Met Office has forecast a cold start to Saturday, with fog, fog and rain across the UK.
Holly evansFebruary 23, 2024 at 23:00
Latest images of heavy rain across the UK
A man looks at floodwaters in Harbridge, Hampshire.
(Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)
(Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)
Holly evansFebruary 23, 2024 at 20:24
Five-day weather forecast with rain and fog for the UK
Below is the five-day weather forecast issued by the Met Office:
This evening and tonight:
There will be more rain in the west, especially in southwest England where it will be somewhat windy. Clear skies elsewhere, allowing for frost and some fog patches to form as the winds decline.
Saturday:
A mix of sunny spells and showers, although many of the showers are fading away as we move into the afternoon. Temperatures are around their late February averages with mainly light winds.
Forecast from Sunday to Tuesday:
A band of rain is likely to move across the southern regions during Sunday, with the northern regions likely to dry out. Many places will dry out on Monday before rain returns to the north during Tuesday.
Holly evans23 February 2024 at 18:13
The map has been drawn: Hundreds of flood alerts as rivers burst their banks and the UK braces for a weekend washout
Flood warnings are expected over the weekend in the UK as hundreds of flood warnings remain in force across the country.
After heavy rain on Thursday, stormy rain is expected to fall later on Friday and through Saturday and Sunday after sweeping across the west, meteorologists at the Met Office say.
Read the full article here
Holly evans23 February 2024 at 16:48
Stormy weather and hail are expected on Friday
The UK Met Office has forecast heavy rain and storms this afternoon, after a week of heavy rain.
Holly evans23 February 2024 at 15:25
52 flood warnings have been issued across England
The Environment Agency currently has 52 flood warnings in place – meaning flooding is expected – with several issued around the River Severn and River Avon.
There are also 254 flood warnings in place, and river levels are expected to remain high with further rainfall expected.
Natural Resources Wales has also issued one flood warning for the River Retic in Tenby, as well as 13 alerts across the country.
Holly evans23 February 2024 at 14:38
Welcome to our live coverage
Welcome to our live coverage of UK weather conditions as we head into the weekend.
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Holly evans23 February 2024 at 13:38
