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Flood chaos hits with over 100 alerts in place as 4 INCHES of rain falls in morning deluge
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FLOODING chaos has struck across Britain as four inches of rain fell in a morning deluge.
More than 100 alerts were also in place following a serious 15-hour amber weather warning for parts of the UK that ended at 6am today.
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The Met Office warning covered south and mid-Wales, from Newport to Carmarthen and north to Brecon, and ran from 3pm on Sunday afternoon until early this morning.
A "danger to life" warning for heavy rain and deep floodwater was issued by the forecaster as it said flooding and disruption was likely "overnight into Monday."
Yellow weather warnings for rain were also in force for south-west England and much of the rest of southern and central Wales from Sunday until 8am on Monday morning.
The Met Office had forecast that as much as 100mm (4 inches) of rain could fall on the most exposed hillside areas in Wales.
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The Environment Agency has warned people not to drive through floods, adding that “just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float your car”, and urging people to sign up for free flood warnings.
Later on Monday afternoon, those in the south and south east of England, particularly along the coastline, are also due to be hit by torrential downpours.
Bands of rain are forecast to move north eastwards, which will see areas across the Midlands affected later today.
As of 1.30pm on Monday, 13 flood warnings are still in place, as are 84 flood alerts.
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Meanwhile Met Office maps show lighter showers across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The Environment Agency has issued more than 100 flood warnings in wake of the heavy rain.
There are 15 flood warnings where flooding is expected primarily scattered around major rivers in the south west of England.
Officials have also highlighted 87 areas where flooding it is possible, stretching across the south up to the midlands.
There are also several in Wales and eastern Scotland.
However, a slightly brighter outlook is on the horizon moving further into the afternoon - with sunny spells expected for most.
Flood alerts
THERE are 14 flood alerts where flooding is expected.
- Groundwater flooding for the Till
- Groundwater flooding in the Bourne Valley - The Winterbournes
- Lower Wylye from Warminster to Wilton
- River Avon from Didworthy to Aveton Gifford
- River Axe (Upper) from Winsham to Axminster, including Chard Junction and Weycroft
- River Brue and Glastonbury Millstream from Lovington to Highbridge, low lying properties
- River Dart from Buckfastleigh to Totnes, including Staverton
- River Lew at Gribbleford Bridge and Hatherleigh
- River Parrett (upper) from South Perrott to Thorney
- Rivers Strat and Neet at Helebridge
- River Torridge (Lower) from Dolton to Bideford, including Taddiport and Weare Giffard
- River Yeo from Sherborne to Yeovil
- Upper Frome at Maiden Newton
- Upper Wylye from Brixton Deverill to Warminster
Met Office meteorologist Kathryn Chalk said in a forecast on YouTube: "After an unsettled Sunday, most of us should see a good deal of sunny spells as we go through Monday but we still hold on to some heavy spells of rain so it is still a damp start so take care during rush hour there could be some spray on the road.
"The band of rain will clear its way eastwards and behind that we should see brighter skies developing.
"There will be a few showers bubbling up especially across the southern parts of England into London and East Anglia.
"Frequent showers across Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland where they could turn heavy, possibly with the odd rumble of thunder."
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There will be lighter winds compared to Sunday, and highs of up to 14C in the south east.
Further showers are to be expected through the night, particularly in the south east.
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Temperatures are also set to drop as bitter north westerly winds move in across the UK.
Brits can expect to wake up to a touch of frost on Tuesday morning.
Five day weather forecast
Today
Early rain will soon clear southeast England. For most, it will be a day of sunshine and showers. Some showers may be heavy, with hail and thunder. Breezy towards the north, but feeling pleasant in the sunshine in the south.
Tonight
Showers easing through the evening, though some will continue across the far northwest overnight. Dry for many, with clear spells. Chillier than of late, though staying mostly frost free.
Tuesday
Tomorrow will be another bright day, with many having a mixture of sunny spells and scattered showers. Staying a little breezy and feeling cooler than today.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday
Outbreaks of rain for many on Wednesday. Drier and brighter on Thursday. Sunny spells Friday, with rain in the northwest later. Temperatures near average, with a chance of overnight frosts.
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