21 September 2025 , 09:45
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The UK is prepared for disruption as heavy rain is expected to cause flooding, with possible hail and thunder.
More than 20 red flood warnings are issued across the West Midlands and northwest of England, indicating flooding is expected and residents should take action now.
As much as 80mm of rain could fall overnight in some regions, according to the Met Office, with north Wales and northern England under a yellow rain warning until 3am on Sunday.
Numerous flood alerts are in place across England and Wales, and gusts of up to 75mph could worsen the conditions.
A yellow wind warning is in effect for the Midlands, Wales, and the north of England from 3pm on Saturday until 4am on Sunday.
The Met Office stated temperatures will be noticeably cooler compared to the warm day on Friday, when a high of 27.8C was recorded at St James’s Park in central London.
Hail and thunder are possible on Sunday morning, primarily in northern Scotland where windy conditions are expected to continue.
Matthew Lehnert, the Met Office’s chief meteorologist, said: “During this period, 20-30mm of rain is expected to fall widely across Wales and northern England, with some places possibly seeing 60-80mm.
“There is also a chance that a brief period of strong, gusty winds could develop as the area of low pressure moves east. Winds will initially strengthen across some western and southwestern areas, before moving northeastwards, clearing into the North Sea during the early hours of Sunday morning.”
Once the stormy conditions have passed, Sunday is expected to be drier and colder than Saturday for many.
By Sunday afternoon and into Monday, high-pressure is expected to build, bringing a period of more settled weather.
However, the Met Office said the far north of Scotland is likely to experience more cloud and rain on Monday, and showers could be fairly consistent for southeast Kent in particular until mid-week.
Temperatures are predicted to be below the average for this time of year, with the first frosts of the autumn possible in the coming week.
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