Up to three inches of rain and winds of up to 60mph are set to hit Herefordshire this weekend, with Storm Alex tracking up from the south.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain across Herefordshire on Saturday and Sunday.
Heavy rain will push north and west across the UK, clearing from much of southeast England by Saturday afternoon. However, it is expected to remain heavy and persistent throughout Saturday and into mid-Sunday across eastern Scotland, the far northeast of England, much of Wales, and southwest England. This is likely to bring flooding and some disruption to travel. Many places will see 25-50 mm of rainfall, with totals of 100-125 mm expected over the high ground of eastern Scotland, and perhaps parts of Wales and southwest England. The unusual wind direction associated with the rainfall will mean that the peak rainfall totals are likely to occur in some areas that are usually well sheltered and direr during unsettled spells of weather. During Sunday the rain will turn more showery in nature and become significantly less widespread.
Local flooding is probable from surface water and possible from rivers in parts of southern England today, and is possible more widely in the south of England and Wales. Land, roads and some properties may flood and there may be travel disruption. Flooding from surface water and rivers is possible but not expected across much of England and Wales on Saturday and Sunday due to widespread and persistent heavy rain. Properties may flood and there may be travel disruption. Tidal flooding impacts are probable near Ynyslas in Ceredigion today through to Monday. This is due to a breach in the Afon Leri watercourse embankment which will allow nearby land to flood when water levels increase during times of high tide.
We will have regular updates across our social media platforms over the weekend. If you have any flooding or travel updates, please email us at info@yourherefordshire.co.uk
