🌧️ Rain, rain, and more rain! 🌧️ Eleven areas in Wales are on flood watch today as heavy rain continues and a Met Office yellow weather warning is in effect until 9pm. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and dry:
⚠️ Affected Areas: Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen, and Wrexham are in the warning zone.
🚨 Flood Alerts: Natural Resources Wales has flagged 11 potential flood zones including the Carmarthenshire coast and rivers like Alyn, Severn, Ebbw, Sirhowy, and Lwyd, plus the North West Wales coastline, and more.
☔ Weather Outlook: Expect heavy showers merging into longer downpours through tonight and into Friday. Some areas could see over 50mm of rain, so keep those umbrellas handy!
🛡️ Stay Safe Tips:
– Check your flood risk and be ready with emergency plans.
– Keep essential items like torches, batteries, and mobile chargers at the ready.
– If you’re near rivers or the coast, stay alert to changing water levels and conditions.
🗺️ Keep updated with the latest alerts from Natural Resources Wales. Stay safe out there, and let’s hope for some sunshine soon! ☀️
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