Get ready for another soggy day. A band of wet weather is set to sweep across much of England on Thursday, bringing yet more rain to already waterlogged ground.
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain, stretching from the south coast up through parts of the Midlands and towards the Wash. The warnings are in place from mid-morning right through until late evening.
Travel Disruption Likely
If you’re driving, take it easy. Roads will be slippery with standing water and spray, making for hazardous conditions. Those in southern and eastern coastal areas should also brace for strong winds, with gusts potentially hitting over 50mph.
Why is the risk so high?
We’re only halfway through January, but some places have already had most of their usual monthly rainfall. For example, west London’s Northolt has already recorded 70% of its January average. The ground simply can’t absorb much more.
It’s a slightly different story further north in the Midlands and East of England, where the ground isn’t as saturated. Widespread flooding is less likely there, but drivers on motorways and A-roads should still expect tricky conditions.
What’s Next for January?
Unfortunately, the unsettled pattern looks set to continue. The forecast suggests low pressure will hang around to the west, keeping southern and western Britain in the firing line for further wet spells and possible flooding.
