BRITS are braced for Storm Babet to bring 7 inches of rain and 60mph winds tomorrow as the Met Office warns of flooding.
The Met Office named Storm Babet as the second storm of the season yesterday as temperatures plunged across the country.
MET OfficeStorm Babet will bring heavy rain and 60mph winds when it hits tomorrow[/caption]
George Cracknell WrightBrits are expected to be battered by wind and rain like in London last Friday[/caption]
Paul MarriottIt was a fresh start in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire this morning[/caption]
The wet and wintry weather is set to continue this week with heavy rain and strong winds on the cards.
Forecasters issued an urgent warning that the storm will bring “extremely heavy rain” from Wednesday which will “cause flooding and disruption”.
Meanwhile “strong southeasterly winds” were likely to accompany the rainfall, “exacerbating any impacts”, the Met Office has said.
There will be heavy downpours in most areas of the country throughout the day, especially in parts of eastern Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
And meteorologists warn that rainfall will be “exceptionally” heavy especially in eastern and central Scotland.
There is a severe weather warning for rain for this area where up to 150 to 200 mm (7 inches) of rain could accumulate in some areas of higher ground.
There is also a possibility of 60mph gale-force winds affecting parts of Scotland, the Met Office warned.
Trains are expected to be cancelled and roads flooded amid the downpours, with the Met Office putting weather warnings in place for 78 hours.
The weather warnings are in place during the height of the storm, from 6am on Wednesday, October 18 to 12pm on Saturday, October 21.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Steven Keates said: “Storm Babet will bring impactful rain to many parts of the UK, but especially parts of eastern Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England later this week.
“Heavy and persistent rain will fall onto already saturated ground bringing a risk of flooding.
“It is important to stay up to date with warnings from your local flood warning agency as well as the local authorities.
“As well as heavy rain, Storm Babet will bring some very strong winds and large waves near some eastern coasts too.
“Gusts in excess of 60mph are possible in eastern and northern Scotland from Thursday. It is likely Met Office warnings will be updated through the week.”
David Morgan, Flood Duty Manager for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), said: “Storm Babet will bring heavy rain and high winds across Scotland from Wednesday evening, starting in the South West before moving across to the North East through Thursday and into the weekend.
“Impacts from surface water and rivers are likely, and with catchments saturated from recent heavy rain and flooding, we’re urging people to be prepared for potential flooding.”
He added that there was concern surface flooding could be made worse because of debris brought down in high winds blocking drains.
Paul MarriottPeterborough locals woke to mostly clear skies after a chilly night[/caption]
Stephen Huntley/HVCHeavy rain causing floods in Essex last week are expected again from tomorrow[/caption]
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