BRITS are being braced for further flooding chaos as the Met Office warns of more “torrential downpours” and thunderstorms.
Yellow weather alerts warning of potential danger to life are in place across the country from 3pm today to 8pm tomorrow.
The Met Office have issued two yellow weather warnings for today[/caption]
The thunderstorms are expected to bring fast winds and sudden floods[/caption]
Residents struggle to stop flooding in Plymouth on Thursday[/caption]
Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin said that much of Friday would be “hot and humid”.
He added there was a “small chance” temperatures could reach a scorching 30C.
“A good chunk of England and southern Scotland will be dry for most of Friday,” Mr Deakin said.
He added that Wales and parts of the west of England could be hit by some “beefy showers” following “a humid start to what will be a very warm day for some on Friday”.
The Met have issued a yellow weather warning for London, Wales, England’s east and south east, east and south west, as well as the West Midlands.
“It will be cooler in the far south west, particularly as the heavy downpours arrive in the afternoon,” Mr Deakin said.
While many areas within the warning zone may escape severe weather, torrential downpours could bring 30–50mm of rain in a short time before conditions ease on Saturday morning.
Cardiff, Plymouth, Bath, parts of Greater London, Brighton and Norwich were among the areas included in the warning.
Up to 80mm of rain could fall on Saturday with storms bringing thunder and lightning.
Huge swathes of the UK, including the south west, West Midlands and the North, along with Wales and Northern Ireland, will be placed under a yellow warning.
The Met Office have warned there is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life.
It comes after drivers were forced to abandon their cars and battle knee-deep water across the south west of England yesterday.
Locals in Plymouth, Devon, were spotted struggling to stop water gushing into their homes and businesses after heavy rainfall.
And drivers were seen battling through knee-deep floodwater as bins floated across the roads after downpours hit.
Winds of up to 50mph battered hills and coastlines as the Met Office warned drivers to “watch for possible danger” on roads.
Plymouth Highways confirmed two road closures, saying: “Gdynia Way is currently closed in both directions due to flooding”.
It added: “Kings Street is currently closed due to flooding near the junction with Western Approach.”
The city’s Theatre Royal was also been forced to close due to floods.
James Mackenzie-Blackman, TRP’s Chief Executive and Artistic Director, said: “The torrential rain has required us to close the Theatre Royal today as we continue to deal with a significant flood into our basement.
“Our priority is the safety of our staff, our artists, visitors and participants.
“We will confirm if any public performances are impacted as soon as we can.”
Strong winds hit the beach in Bournemouth on Thursday[/caption]
A homeowner looks on as flooding hit Plymouth on Thursday[/caption]
