This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25791013
The article has changed 8 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 1 | Version 2 |
|---|---|
| Flood warnings issued as heavy rain expected | Flood warnings issued as heavy rain expected |
| (about 5 hours later) | |
| Parts of southern England and Wales could see flooding as heavy rain is expected to fall, forecasters warn. | Parts of southern England and Wales could see flooding as heavy rain is expected to fall, forecasters warn. |
| The Met Office has issued a yellow warning, meaning be aware, for rain in south-west England and south Wales. | The Met Office has issued a yellow warning, meaning be aware, for rain in south-west England and south Wales. |
| It said the public should be aware of the likelihood of localised flooding as rain falls on saturated ground. | It said the public should be aware of the likelihood of localised flooding as rain falls on saturated ground. |
| The Environment Agency has more than 30 flood warnings in place, indicating flooding is expected, for southern and eastern England, and the Midlands. | |
| Outbreaks of rain | Outbreaks of rain |
| The Met Office's warning for rain was valid from 05:00 GMT and runs until 19:00 on Saturday. | The Met Office's warning for rain was valid from 05:00 GMT and runs until 19:00 on Saturday. |
| "Rain, heavy and persistent in places, will continue to affect much of south-west England and south Wales this morning, slowly clearing again from the west this afternoon," forecasters said. | "Rain, heavy and persistent in places, will continue to affect much of south-west England and south Wales this morning, slowly clearing again from the west this afternoon," forecasters said. |
| "Given continued saturated ground conditions, the public should be aware of the likelihood of localised flooding." | "Given continued saturated ground conditions, the public should be aware of the likelihood of localised flooding." |
| The Met Office updated a warning issued for 04:00 onwards to reflect the "increased potential for locally significant impacts due to periods of intense rainfall". | The Met Office updated a warning issued for 04:00 onwards to reflect the "increased potential for locally significant impacts due to periods of intense rainfall". |
| The Met Office also extended the warning westwards into Pembrokeshire and parts of Cornwall. | The Met Office also extended the warning westwards into Pembrokeshire and parts of Cornwall. |
| The Environment Agency for England and Wales also has nearly 150 flood alerts in place, indicating flooding is possible and people should be prepared. | The Environment Agency for England and Wales also has nearly 150 flood alerts in place, indicating flooding is possible and people should be prepared. |
| Among the warnings in place is one for Gatwick Airport as water levels on the River Mole and Gatwick Stream look set to rise amid further "intense" rainfall. | Among the warnings in place is one for Gatwick Airport as water levels on the River Mole and Gatwick Stream look set to rise amid further "intense" rainfall. |
| Flooding has closed some major roads in Surrey, West Sussex and Kent, while National Rail says several routes in the same areas are disrupted because of flooding: | Flooding has closed some major roads in Surrey, West Sussex and Kent, while National Rail says several routes in the same areas are disrupted because of flooding: |
| Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. | Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. |
| Read the terms and conditions | Read the terms and conditions |