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Flood warning in north Wales due to heavy rain, say forecasters | Flood warning in north Wales due to heavy rain, say forecasters |
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There is a warning of possible flooding in north Wales on Thursday due to isolated heavy showers. | There is a warning of possible flooding in north Wales on Thursday due to isolated heavy showers. |
More than an inch (30mm) of rain could fall within an hour across the region, warns the Met Office. | More than an inch (30mm) of rain could fall within an hour across the region, warns the Met Office. |
There are also two flood alerts in place for Wye Estuary in Monmouthshire and the Usk Estuary in south Wales. | There are also two flood alerts in place for Wye Estuary in Monmouthshire and the Usk Estuary in south Wales. |
Natural Resources Wales said the heavy rain could cause hazardous driving conditions. | Natural Resources Wales said the heavy rain could cause hazardous driving conditions. |
They warn it could cause flooding as the ground is hard following the prolonged dry spell meaning it will run off more quickly into drainage systems. | They warn it could cause flooding as the ground is hard following the prolonged dry spell meaning it will run off more quickly into drainage systems. |
BBC Wales weather presenter Behnaz Akhgar also warned of thunderstorms but said the rain should ease later in the day. | BBC Wales weather presenter Behnaz Akhgar also warned of thunderstorms but said the rain should ease later in the day. |
The Met Office yellow alert is issued to give people notice that there may be disruptive storms causing localised flooding. | The Met Office yellow alert is issued to give people notice that there may be disruptive storms causing localised flooding. |
The maximum temperature today is expected to be around 24C (75F). | |
The yellow alert is in place until midnight. |
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