England and Wales are back on flood alert as Britain braces for a "once in 50 years” storm which could bring a month's worth of rain in 24 hours and 70mph winds.
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Persistent heavy rain is on the way After a dry period of respite for many parts of Britain over the last two days, the wet weather is set to return this evening and get worse tomorrow as a slow-moving area of low pressure brings thundery showers and strong winds.
The Met Office has issued a new warning of wet and windy weather with periods of persistent heavy rain for parts of Wales and south-western England from late today until Saturday.
The Weather Channel said rivers would be overwhelmed and warned of a “major flooding event.” Up to 50mm more rain is due in many areas on Friday.
The Environment Agency told people in the South-West, Wales and Midlands to “prepare for flooding.” Dozens of flood alerts and warnings are expected to be in place tomorrow.
EA bosses implemented 24-hour shift patterns, visited all 150 campsites in Devon and Cornwall to warn of flooding and dispatched hundreds of extra flood specialists to assess nationwide defences and clear debris blocking rivers and drains.
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