UK weather: Met Office warns of MORE flooding with fears of morning commuter chaos & communities cut off

THE Met Office has warned of more flooding with fears of morning commuter chaos and communities cut off.

Forecasters have issued three yellow rain warnings across the UK this morning.

Paul Edwards – Commissioned by The SunA car driving along a flooded road near Billericay in Essex yesterday[/caption]

PAFloodwater covers parts of Billing Aquadrome holiday park in Northamptonshire[/caption]

Forecasters have issued three yellow rain warnings across the UKMET Office

One warning is in force for a swathe of the north from Derbyshire up to the Scottish border until midnight.

Heavy rain could lead to some disruption in the warning zone, particularly to travel.

Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.

Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services

Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

And there is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads

There is also a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses.

Around 80-100mm of rain could fall in some parts of the warning zone, forecasters said.

Met Office expert Paul Gundersen said: “The rain today is potentially falling on already saturated ground.

“A number of warnings for rain have been issued outlining the increased risks for potential impacts.

“The highest rainfall totals are likely across the Pennines and North York Moors where 80-100mm could accumulate today.”

He added: “Others within the warning area could see 20-30mm quite widely.

“More severe weather warnings may be issued over the coming days so it’s important to check the latest forecast for your area.”

Another yellow warning is in force for Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia and the whole of southern England until 9am tomorrow.

There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life.

A third yellow warning covers County Antrim, County Armagh and County Down in Northern Ireland until noon.

Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer.

Perhaps as much as 60-80mm could fall on high ground like the beloved Mournes mountains.

‘DECIDEDLY COOLER’

Heading into the weekend, it will turn somewhat nippy for much of the country.

Met Office expert Brent Walker said: “Things will be turning decidedly cooler into the weekend.

“Frost is likely for much of the UK overnight on Friday and a more autumnal feel to daytime temperatures.

“A north-westerly flow of air is developing, bringing cooler Arctic air over the UK.

“Temperatures will drop into the weekend before the next low pressure system pushes across the country from the North Atlantic.

“This will bring the potential for some very wet and windy weather late on Sunday and into the start of next week.

“But there is much detail to be determined on the exact conditions so stay up to date with the latest forecast.”