Heads up, Wales! Brace yourselves for a downpour as a rare amber weather warning comes into effect this Monday. The Met Office has upgraded its warning, predicting torrential rain and possible flooding across much of the country. Get ready for some potentially severe conditions with heavy rainfall that might disrupt your plans and pose risks on the road.
Starting from midnight and lasting until 11pm, the amber warning targets many areas, including Blaenau Gwent, Cardiff, Swansea, and beyond. The rain is expected to be relentless, with some regions possibly seeing up to 32mm per hour.
Natural Resources Wales has already issued flood alerts for the Lower Towy and South Pembrokeshire rivers. More alerts are expected, so stay vigilant. If you’re planning to travel, keep safety in mind and drive with caution.
By Monday afternoon, areas like Pembrokeshire could experience worsening conditions, with widespread rain battering everything from the south-east to the north-west. As we head towards the evening, the situation might ease slightly, but don’t expect clear skies just yet.
Tuesday morning should bring some relief as the heavy rain moves on, but there will still be scattered showers. So, keep those umbrellas handy and stay updated on local weather news to navigate the wet start to the week safely!