A yellow (Be Aware) weather warning has been issued by the Met Office, forecasting heavy tain and strong winds (valid from 00.15 until 23.45 on Tuesday).
Further spells of rain, heavy at times, and accompanied by strong winds are expected during Monday night and Tuesday.
The public should be aware of the risk of further disruption due to flooding.
Wednesday-Thursday
Another yellow (Be Aware) weather warning for rain – including the Isle of Wight – is in place valid from 3pm on Wednesday to midday on Thursday.
Following a brighter, showery interlude on Wednesday, perhaps with some gusty winds and wintry showers, a further spell of widespread rain, heavy in places, is likely to spread northeastwards across England and Wales during the afternoon, evening and overnight, perhaps lasting into Thursday. Following earlier heavy rainfall, the public should be aware of the potential for further flooding in places.
Gale force winds are likely to be an added hazard in places.
Windy Wednesday
Wednesday also has a weather warning for wind, valid from midday on Wednesday until 6am on Thursday,
A vigorous area of low pressure is expected to move northeastwards across the UK later on Wednesday, clearing eastwards early on Thursday. This is likely to be accompanied by a swathe of gales across many parts of England and Wales which may be severe in places. The public should be aware of the the risk of disruption to transport and possibly also power supplies.
Friday
The rain doesn’t let up there though. Another Yellow warning for rain on Friday valid from 3pm to 11.45pm,
After a brighter interlude on Thursday, with some wintry showers, further spells of persistent and heavy rain are expected to spread northwards during Friday afternoon and evening, affecting many parts of England and Wales. Following repeated heavy rainfall events earlier in the week, the public should be aware of the potential for further flooding in places.
Friday-Saturday
There is also a Yellow warning of wind on Friday-Saturday, valid from 3pm (Fri) until midday on Saturday.
A further period of very strong winds is possible across southern and southeastern counties of England from Friday afternoon, overnight into Saturday morning. Gusts of 60-70 mph are possible even inland with 80 mph possible along most exposed parts of the south coast.
The public should be aware of the potential for disruption to travel as well as trees being uprooted and perhaps damage to buildings. The very strong winds will be accompanied by large waves along the south coast and the public should be aware of potentially dangerous conditions.
