As November’s blustery beginning continues, wet and windy conditions will wreak havoc for commuters, with the potential of flooded roads.
Overnight, heavy rain fell across portions of the South East of England, and flooding has closed sections of the M25, A41, and A1 in London, while the majority of Underground lines are experiencing delays or partial suspensions.
Until mid-afternoon today, a yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for an area spanning from Portsmouth to Canterbury.
According to the forecaster, coastal areas might receive up to 40 millimeters of precipitation, and there are presently 12 flood warnings in effect around the country.
The Met Office reported that spray and flooding on highways might interrupt travel, with bus and train services perhaps being impacted as well as some flooding of homes and businesses possible.
All of the Bakerloo, District, Metropolitan, and Overground lines are partially suspended, while the Circle, Elizabeth Line, Hammersmith and City, and Piccadilly lines are experiencing significant delays.
In the meantime, a yellow wind warning is in effect for the northern and northwestern regions of Scotland.
Overnight, it rained heavily in portions of the South East of England, and the downpour continued this morning.
The Met Office reported that spray and flooding on highways might interrupt travel, with bus and train services perhaps being impacted as well as some flooding of homes and businesses possible.
According to the forecaster, coastal areas could receive up to 40 millimeters of precipitation, and there are already 12 flood alerts nationwide.
A construction worker stands in floodwater on the A41 Hendon Way in North London, which is now fully closed due to heavy rainfall.
In Greenwich, South East London, vehicles drive through a portion of flooded road amid heavy rainfall.
On their way to work, individuals navigate through the rain. A yellow rainfall warning is in effect for regions of South East England.
A cyclist navigates around a puddle as London’s roadways flood following a night of heavy rain.
According to the Met Office, Northern Ireland and western Scotland are enjoying a very wet and windy day, with heavy rain and gusts of up to 60 mph along the coast.
Throughout the day, it is anticipated that the strong winds and heavy rain will travel eastward.
Meteorologist-in-chief Neil Armstrong predicts that 30 to 40 millimeters of precipitation will fall in certain locations, and when it falls on land that is already saturated from recent precipitation and fallen leaves, there may be spray and flooding on the roadways, as well as travel delays.
“On Wednesday, a large portion of the United Kingdom can anticipate a period of strong southerly winds, although the warning region indicates where gusts of up to 65 miles per hour are expected to cause travel delays.”
This morning’s strong downpours in London have caused flash flooding in a number of districts.
Yesterday afternoon, footage emerged of a jet attempting to land at Bristol Airport due to the violent winds created by Storm Claudio.
During heavy rain in Greenwich, south-east London, automobiles travel through a big puddle.
The Met Office has issued a warning that heavy rain may cause road flooding and possibly public transportation disruptions.
A laborer stands next to a vehicle trapped in floodwater on the A41 Hendon Way in North London.
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