Monday, January 27, 2025 Severe weather continues to disrupt large swaths of England and Wales, bringing an increased risk of flooding and transportation chaos. A number of yellow weather warnings for wind and rain have been issued, impacting a wide area, with over 40 flood warnings in effect. As of Monday morning, many regions, including parts of Wales, northern, central, and southern England, remain under heavy rain and gusty wind warnings, further raising the risk of localized flooding.
The Met Office had issued a rain warning for many areas, which remained in effect until early Monday morning. With little reprieve, parts of the same region faced continued wind warnings for the next 24 hours, as strong gusts began to cause problems in the south. Heavy rain was particularly problematic for the West Midlands and much of Wales, where roads and properties were at risk of flooding.
It’s forecast that rainfall could range between 20mm to 40mm across many parts, with up to 70mm expected on higher ground. On Sunday, some areas saw over 35mm of rain, and wind speeds reached 83mph in coastal regions. Alongside rain, a wind warning remained in effect until 7 am Monday for southern England, the North West, and parts of the West Midlands and Yorkshire.
Flooding caused closures of key roads, including sections of the A36 and A303 in Devon and Wiltshire, while train services in some parts of the country were affected. However, routes between Taunton and Castle Cary continued to run smo.