More rainy spells into Friday could worsen flooding in England
By
Courtney Travis, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
Published Nov 13, 2019 6:50 PM EDT
Homes and businesses were flooded, boats were beached, and residents and tourists alike had to walk through water as the highest tide in more than 50 years swamped Venice, Italy, on Nov. 13.
Following a very wet start to the month and widespread flooding last week, flooding concerns may be renewed with more rain on the way for part of the United Kingdom.
"A storm tracking through the Irish Sea will dive down into France for the next couple of days," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Tyler Roys.
The storm pushing through southwestern England will bring widespread spells of rain to Wales and much of England.
In some of the hills and higher terrain, sleet and snow may mix in as well.
Rainfall amounts of 12-25 mm (0.50 -1.50 inches) across the region are possible into Friday.
The above image shows the vast warnings and alerts out for waterways and rivers across England on Wednesday afternoon. (Photo/UK Government Flood Warning Information Service)
The UK Met office has issued yellow warnings for the steadiest and heaviest rain which is expected to be centered over Wales and southern England through Thursday.
Even by Friday, when the storm is in southern France, areas of light rain could still be falling across parts of eastern England.
"By itself, this storm is not expected to bring an abundance of rain to the British Isles. Instead, it's adding insult to injury," Roys added.
Meteorologists anticipate that the additional rainfall from this late-week storm will reaggravate the flooding issues from earlier this month.
Rivers and streams that were once overflowing their banks last week, and have since receded, may quickly rise again before the weekend.
Waters may rise enough to flood roadways and delay travel for motorists on the road. Never drive through floodwaters on a road, as only a small amount of water can wash away the road itself or your car, putting you in danger.
Residents should monitor waterways near their homes and have an evacuation plan in place if needed.
While no major storm bringing heavy rain is expected from this weekend onward, the pattern is expected to remain active. Given how saturated the ground is already, even lighter showers could lead to ponding in lawns during through the next several weeks.
As of 12 November, the city of Cardiff already reported 125 mm (4.93 inches) of rainfall for the month of November. During this timeframe, Leeds has received 99 mm (3.91 inches), about twice the normal rainfall for the entire month.
A total of 34 flood warnings and 95 flood alerts have been issued across England, from the Midlands to the southern coasts as of 13 November.
Download the free AccuWeather app for more information about how much rain your area is expecting. Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier and Verizon Fios.
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More rainy spells into Friday could worsen flooding in England
By Courtney Travis, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
Published Nov 13, 2019 6:50 PM EDT
Homes and businesses were flooded, boats were beached, and residents and tourists alike had to walk through water as the highest tide in more than 50 years swamped Venice, Italy, on Nov. 13.
Following a very wet start to the month and widespread flooding last week, flooding concerns may be renewed with more rain on the way for part of the United Kingdom.
"A storm tracking through the Irish Sea will dive down into France for the next couple of days," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Tyler Roys.
The storm pushing through southwestern England will bring widespread spells of rain to Wales and much of England.
In some of the hills and higher terrain, sleet and snow may mix in as well.
Rainfall amounts of 12-25 mm (0.50 -1.50 inches) across the region are possible into Friday.
The above image shows the vast warnings and alerts out for waterways and rivers across England on Wednesday afternoon. (Photo/UK Government Flood Warning Information Service)
The UK Met office has issued yellow warnings for the steadiest and heaviest rain which is expected to be centered over Wales and southern England through Thursday.
Even by Friday, when the storm is in southern France, areas of light rain could still be falling across parts of eastern England.
"By itself, this storm is not expected to bring an abundance of rain to the British Isles. Instead, it's adding insult to injury," Roys added.
Meteorologists anticipate that the additional rainfall from this late-week storm will reaggravate the flooding issues from earlier this month.
Rivers and streams that were once overflowing their banks last week, and have since receded, may quickly rise again before the weekend.
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Waters may rise enough to flood roadways and delay travel for motorists on the road. Never drive through floodwaters on a road, as only a small amount of water can wash away the road itself or your car, putting you in danger.
Residents should monitor waterways near their homes and have an evacuation plan in place if needed.
The above images show rescue efforts underway in Doncaster, England and the surrounding areas as flood waters trapped residents in cars and homes on 11 November, 2019 (Photo/Boston Fire Station and Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue)
While no major storm bringing heavy rain is expected from this weekend onward, the pattern is expected to remain active. Given how saturated the ground is already, even lighter showers could lead to ponding in lawns during through the next several weeks.
As of 12 November, the city of Cardiff already reported 125 mm (4.93 inches) of rainfall for the month of November. During this timeframe, Leeds has received 99 mm (3.91 inches), about twice the normal rainfall for the entire month.
A total of 34 flood warnings and 95 flood alerts have been issued across England, from the Midlands to the southern coasts as of 13 November.
Download the free AccuWeather app for more information about how much rain your area is expecting. Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier and Verizon Fios.
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