THE WEST Midlands is facing yet more windy and wet weather, with the region being issued fresh weather warnings.
The Met Offices has issued a yellow weather warning for rain for the region, which is in place until 6am tomorrow (January 27), as well as a yellow warning for wind from 10pm tonight until 7am tomorrow.
The forecaster has warned of the possibility of localised flooding as a period of heavy rain is set to sweep across central and southern England and much of Wales on Sunday, followed by some heavy, thundery showers.
10-20 mm of rain is expected to fall “quite widely, with nearer 30-50 mm over high ground.
⚠️ Yellow weather warning UPDATED ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 26, 2025
Rain across much of England and Wales
Valid until 0600 Monday
Warning extended northeast across England, now including the Isle of Wight with parts of Wales removed, covered by a separate warning.
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As the day progresses, a “brief spell of strong winds, moving north eastwards from the south coast from Sunday evening”, the Met Office said, which “may lead to some disruption”.
Gusts of 55-65 mph are possible, with a “small chance” of travel disruption, power cuts and damage to buildings.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly said: “While Sunday’s system doesn’t have the same strength as Eowyn, it will hamper some recovery efforts and bring further wind and rain, with the possibility of some flooding in places.
“10-20mm of rain will fall quite widely on Sunday in central and southern England, much of Wales and Northern Ireland, with 30-50mm possible over high ground. Thundery showers could top up totals later in the day for some.
“With this rain falling on saturated ground in many places, there’s a chance of flooding for some, with winds an accompanying hazard with the system.”
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