Amber Warning for Heavy Rain in England as Flooding Risk Looms

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:21am on 23 Sep 2024,Monday Weather & Environment

An amber warning for heavy rain is in effect for millions in England until 9 pm tonight, with the Met Office predicting rainfall between 60mm and 80mm, and up to 120mm in some areas. The warning covers a broad region from Gloucester through the Midlands to Hull, beginning at 5 am. Forecasters are advising of potential flooding, difficult driving conditions, and delays in public transport, along with the risk of lightning strikes. Additionally, a less severe yellow rain warning is in place until midnight for Wales, the South, North West, and parts of Middlesbrough, indicating widespread rain across these regions.

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