Yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for heavy rain and strong winds expected to hit the UK. The national forecaster warned residents in southern and eastern regions of an approaching heavy rain front set to reach the area starting Wednesday night and persisting into Thursday. Rainfall amounts could reach up to 50mm in certain areas, with most places expecting 20-30mm. Particularly, regions in North Devon, Cornwall, and the eastern coastal parts of England may experience higher rainfall totals.
In addition to the rain, windy conditions are anticipated along the southern and eastern coastlines, with the possibility of gales in some locations. The Met Office cautioned about potential road spray and flooding, leading to hazardous driving conditions and an increased risk of accidents, potentially causing delays. Public transportation might also see disruptions, resulting in longer journey times, while homes and businesses could face flooding risks.
Residents are advised to assess the risk of flooding to their properties and prepare a flood plan and emergency kit if necessary. The public is urged to stay updated on road conditions, bus and train schedules, and consider adjusting travel plans accordingly. Being equipped for power outages is also recommended by gathering essentials like torches, batteries, and a mobile phone power pack. The weather warnings could change rapidly, so staying informed about local forecasts is crucial.
The affected areas include Derby, Derbyshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Bedford, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Luton, Norfolk, Peterborough, Southend-on-Sea, Suffolk, Thurrock, Bracknell Forest, Brighton and Hove, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Greater London, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Medway, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Portsmouth, Reading, Slough, Southampton, Surrey, West Berkshire, West Sussex, Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees, Bath and North East Somerset, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Plymouth, Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Torbay, Wiltshire, Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Herefordshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands Conurbation, Worcestershire, East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and York.
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