Storm Herminia’s wrath continues as Met Office map reveals wave of rain hitting TODAY bringing floods & travel carnage

STORM Herminia’s wrath continues today – with a map revealing a wave of rain hitting Britain as the Met Office issues a new yellow warning.

The storm will see parts of the country facing another day of disruption and flood threats.

X/@metofficeThe Met Office’s map shows how the rain will spread across the UK this morning[/caption]

X/@metofficeTwo yellow weather warnings remain in place[/caption]

X/@metofficeFlood warnings and alerts are also in place[/caption]

The forecaster issued a yellow warning of spells of rain which could lead to localised flooding covering South and West Wales until 9pm today.

While Natural Resources Wales has removed a series of flood warnings, Libanus in the Brecon Beacons saw 34.6mm of rain on Monday and nine flood alerts remain in place.

Another yellow alert for rain covering parts of southern England runs until 10am on Tuesday, warning of heavy rain, possible thunderstorms and flooding.

Gusts of 84mph and almost 60mm of rainfall hit parts of southern England on Monday.

The Environment Agency has 37 flood warnings, where flooding is expected, in place in the south of England and the Midlands. A further 171 alerts, where flooding is possible, are in place across England.

Somerset Council said a major incident in the region, jointly declared with the police and other agencies, would be maintained until further notice with more rain forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday.

PAA person using an umbrella to shelter from the rain whilst walking in Shoreditch yesterday[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]