UK weather forecast: Where are the Met Office yellow weather warnings in place today?
THE UK weather has turned miserable again with heavy rain and strong winds lashing parts of the country. But where are the Met Office yellow weather warnings for today?
Weather set to turn milder in UK ahead of May bank holiday
Up to a month’s worth of rain could fall in parts of Britain on Monday with 38 flood alerts and two flood warnings issued so far.
Temperatures also plummeted over the weekend, forcing people to turn their heating back on despite it nearly being May.
The mercury is remaining low today with a high of 8C forecast for London, 12C in Manchester and 6C in Norwich.
The Met Office warned of flooding to homes and businesses, power cuts, plus damages to trees and potential road closures.
Where are the Met Office yellow weather warnings in place today?
The worst weather is expected in the south of the country, with the Met Office issuing yellow weather warnings for rain and wind for the the east of England, London and the south-east.
In its warning, the weather forecaster predicted up to 60-70mm of rainfall for some parts of Kent, where 30-40mm has already fallen in places.
The April average is normally 50mm.
The Met Office stated: "Strong winds are also likely with gusts of 45 mph inland, and gusts to around 55 mph along exposed coasts in the far E of England.
“Coming from an unusual (northerly) direction may increase the likelihood of wind-related impacts.
“Note that these winds will also lead to large waves, and spray and overtopping around some coasts.”
Drivers are being warned of travel disruption and not to drive through flood water.
Clare Dinnis, flood duty manager for the Environment Agency, said: "Widespread heavy rain from Sunday evening and through Monday could lead to flooding from surface water and rivers in parts of south, south-east and central England.
"Strong winds will also lead to large waves and spray in exposed coastal areas and we encourage people to take care in these locations.
Meteorologist Mark Wilson said the north and the west would enjoy much drier and brighter weather with the worst conditions being in the south.
He said: “All eyes will be on south-eastern parts of the nation to start the new working week as it is looking like there will be some very poor conditions indeed on the road as we see further heavy and persistent rain across south-east England and East Anglia.
“That is going to give a continued risk of surface spray and some localised flooding with a warning still in force for that.
“Strong winds will continue as well and that could well impact high-sided vehicles and could affect some bridges as well.
“The rain will keep on coming throughout the day, there is no real let up of the wet and windy conditions throughout the morning and into the afternoon as well.”
The dismal conditions have seen bookies slashing the odds on May being the wettest one on record to 6-4 from 2-1.
Coral's Harry Aitkenhead said: "With the first of the month set to bring more downpours there's every chance that it could be a record-breaking one for rainfall.”
“Strong winds will continue as well and that could well impact high-sided vehicles and could affect some bridges as well.
“The rain will keep on coming throughout the day, there is no real let up of the wet and windy conditions throughout the morning and into the afternoon as well.”
The dismal conditions have seen bookies slashing the odds on May being the wettest one on record to 6-4 from 2-1.
Coral's Harry Aitkenhead said: "With the first of the month set to bring more downpours there's every chance that it could be a record-breaking one for rainfall.”