🌧️🌩️ Hold onto your umbrellas, Wales! Storm Claudia is on its way and it’s bringing a wet and wild ride. Ready for what’s coming?
🌧️ **When’s the downpour?** Starting early Friday, heavy rain will hit and might linger into Saturday. Expect intense showers from south Wales up through central and northern parts. Amber and yellow warnings are in place, so keep an eye out!
🌊 **Roads and Rivers:** Relentless rain means travel might get tricky. Some local spots could see flooding, so take extra care on your journeys. The Environment Agency is on the alert, managing flood defences and keeping things in check.
📍 **Rain Alert Zones:**
– Heaviest in south Wales: Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda, and more.
– Mid Wales and north areas might feel the impact by the evening.
🚗 **Driver’s Advisory:** If you’re out and about, make sure you stay updated on road conditions. The AA advises avoiding flooded routes for your safety.
Activities in some areas may be halted due to the weather. Rhondda Cynon Taff council has even closed parks and community centres for safety. 📌
🌦️ **Forecast Breakdown:**
1pm – Storm hits full force with heavy rain in Cardiff, Burry Port, and more.
3pm – Rain shifts west, reaching Swansea and coastal areas.
4pm onwards – Rain eases slightly in the south. Continuous showers mid and north Wales.
5pm – Heaviest rain heads north. Stay dry, Welshpool and Ruthin!
Evening – Looks like some relief in the west, though south of Cardiff might get a new wave from the sea.
Stay safe, look out for local alerts, and let’s weather the storm together! ⛈️