UK flood map shows millions of Brits facing horror deluge after non-stop rain
Brits have been warned to get out their umbrellas and take shelter as millions of people are set to be hit by non-stop rain this week.
It comes as a new flood alert map has revealed that more than 40 places are expected to be struck with flooding across the UK. The Environment Agency issued 46 flood warnings for areas including the Cumbrian coastline, Lancashire and Wiltshire. However, cities such as London will also endure the severe weather, with groundwater flooding expected for South East London.
Members of the public have been told to also prepare for a staggering 155 flood alerts in areas such as Cambridgeshire, Teddington and Nottinghamshire on Tuesday. Unfortunately for Brits, the downpours will persist and continue later into the week, with forecasters warning that the rain could become "heaviest" in western areas.
The Met Office earlier stressed that clouds would "dominate" Britain over the next few days, but explained that there could be some dry and bright interludes. The long range forecast, which is issued for March 17 to March 26, reads: "Through the weekend a broadly unsettled but mild pattern continues.
"Sunday seeing areas of rain steadily clearing east through the day with showers developing behind this, some of these potentially heavy especially in the west. Into the new week temperatures trend down toward just above average for the time of year as showers on Monday turn to broader bands of rain at times into the week, though with some brighter, milder, breaks interspersed.
Gales, snow and rain to batter country today with 80mph wind gusts
Several areas will experience extreme downpours (Gov UK)
More than 40 flood alerts have been announced (Courtesy of Welney Flood Watch / SWNS)"Rain heaviest in western areas, driest in the south and east. Winds generally light to moderate in the south east, with stronger winds affecting north-western areas at times. By the following weekend more settled conditions trending in the south and up to central areas as the majority of systems affect western and northern areas."
Met five day weather forecast
Today
Rain will spread across the UK this morning, turning heavy at times. Heavy rain will gradually clear to the east leaving a drier and cloudy afternoon, although light outbreaks of rain are still possible. Turning windy in the west.
Tonight
Cloudy this evening with outbreaks of light rain in the west at first. Rain will become heavier and more persistent across Northern Ireland and Scotland through the night.
Wednesday
A band of rain will slowly move across northern parts of the UK. Drier in southern England and Wales, but largely cloudy. A windy day, with gales in northern Scotland.
Thursday to Saturday
Rain continuing this week, particularly in the west where it will be heavy at times. Some fine and dry weather in the southeast at times. Turning milder through the week.
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