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Heavy Rain and Flooding Warnings Issued Across England

Strategic Insights

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Parts of England are bracing themselves for severe weather as the Environment Agency has issued 30 flood warnings and 85 flood alerts across the country. The warnings indicate that flooding is expected in some areas, while in others it is only possible. The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (Toro) has forecasted lightning, strong winds, and isolated brief tornadoes for much of the south-east, including East Anglia, the south-east Midlands, and central southern England. The weather comes after the Met Office issued an amber warning for the Midlands and southern England, which is set to last for 12 hours.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Environment Agency has issued 30 flood warnings and 85 flood alerts across England, indicating areas at risk of flooding.
  • The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (Toro) has forecasted lightning, winds up to 50mph, and isolated brief tornadoes for much of the south-east.
  • Areas including Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, and the West Midlands are expected to see 30-40mm of rainfall within three hours.
  • Around 385 properties were flooded in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Kent, and the Home Counties, according to the Environment Agency.
  • Parts of the country saw more than the monthly average rainfall on Monday, causing flash flooding and disrupting travel.
  • The RAC has warned drivers to avoid driving through floodwater.
  • The Met Office has issued an amber warning for the Midlands and southern England, set to last for 12 hours.

Statistics:

  • 30 flood warnings issued by the Environment Agency across England.
  • 85 flood alerts issued by the Environment Agency across England.
  • 385 properties flooded in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Kent, and the Home Counties, according to the Environment Agency (as of Wednesday).
  • 30-40mm of rainfall expected to fall within three hours in areas including Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, and the West Midlands.
  • 6pm last night marked the start of the Met Office's amber warning for the Midlands and southern England.
  • Rainfall on Monday exceeded the monthly average for parts of the country.

Sources:

  • The Environment Agency
  • The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (Toro)
  • The Met Office
  • The RAC

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