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Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas

UK weather: Brits brace for floods horror in HOURS as 31 'act now' warnings in place

Several parts of the UK are under risk of flooding this morning as authorities expect possible disruption to roads, homes and businesses.

River water levels remain high in dozens of at-risk areas after a weekend of wet and windy weather, with Natural Resources Wales and the Environment Agency keeping a number of sites under close observation.

It comes after downpours led to cars being abandoned and sports pitches submerged in Herefordshire on Sunday as the River Wye flooded low-lying areas.

One striking aerial image from Hereford showed the car park of a rowing club completely underwater.

Barriers have been erected along the swollen River Severn in Worcestershire in anticipation of further rises after it burst its banks yesterday.

The River Wye flooded low-lying areas in Herefordshire yesterday including a rowing club (Alamy Live News.)

A total of 31 'act now' flood warnings remain in place in England on Monday 9 January, meaning those in affected areas should prepare for flooding, while more than 80 urgent flood alerts have also been applied.

Gov.uk has issued out the full list of 31 flood alerts and warnings, as they say that "flooding is expected," but add that they are "closely monitoring the situation" in all the ares outlined.

The 31 flood warnings, in full, are:

  • Curry Moor and Hay Moor

  • Groundwater flooding for the Bere Stream

  • Groundwater flooding for the Crane

  • Groundwater flooding for the Devils Brook

  • Groundwater flooding for the Ebble Valley

  • Groundwater flooding for the Hooke

  • Groundwater flooding for the Iwerne

  • Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, north of the A354

  • Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, south of the A354

  • Groundwater flooding for the Piddle Valley

  • Groundwater flooding for the South Winterbourne Valley

  • Groundwater flooding for the Sydling

  • Groundwater flooding for the Tarrant Valley

  • Groundwater flooding in the Cerne Valley

  • Groundwater flooding in the Chitterne Valley

  • Groundwater flooding in the Cranborne Chase in West Hampshire - Damerham and Martin

  • Groundwater flooding in the Cranborne Chase in West Hampshire - Rockbourne

  • Groundwater flooding in the Lower Allen Vale

  • Groundwater flooding in the South Wiltshire Downs - The Dene

  • Keswick Campsite

  • Lower Frome from East Stoke to Wareham

  • River Ouse at Naburn Lock

  • River Piddle from Alton Pancras to Wareham

  • River Severn at Apperley and The Leigh

  • River Severn at Court Meadow, Kempsey and Callow End

  • River Severn at Frankwell, Shrewsbury

  • River Severn at Severn Ham, Tewkesbury

  • River Wye from Hay to Hereford

  • River Wye in North Hereford

  • River Wye in South Hereford

  • Washford River, riverside properties from Kingsbridge to Lower Roadwater

The Met Office has meanwhile forecast another wave of heavy rain to hit northwest England and much of Wales tomorrow.

A yellow warning from the national forecaster reads: "Persistent heavy rain will affects parts of north west England on Tuesday."

"Outbreaks of rain will spread across England and Wales during Tuesday. This will be heaviest and most persistent across parts of northwest England, particularly over higher ground.

"Rainfall totals of 60-80 mm could accumulate over parts of Cumbria."

Up to 10cm (3.9in) of rain is also possible in Wales on Tuesday, according to the Met Office, causing possible interruption power supplies and transport services alongside commercial and residential buildings.

Dozens of areas are under flood warnings today (Geoffrey Swaine/REX/Shutterstock)

UK weather forecast:

Sunshine and showers today. Wet and windy weather for Tuesday.

Today:

A mixture of sunny spells and showers, some of the showers heavy with the chance of hail and thunder, although drier in the south and east later. Strong westerly winds making it feel cold.

Weather for January 9 (wxcharts.com)

Tonight:

Showers fading apart from far north, then clear spells and a touch of frost in places, before increasing cloud and wind heralds rain spreading east into western and central parts.

Tuesday:

Windy and mostly cloudy with spells of rain, heaviest in the west. Some snow for the Scottish mountains during the morning. Becoming mild away from the far north.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Bright or sunny spells Wednesday with heavy showers and strong winds. Rain on Thursday clearing to blustery and heavy showers, mainly north, some sunny spells. Temperatures around normal.

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