Flooding map shows 214 flood warnings across England
Flooding, travel disruption and power cuts expected after Met Office upgrades weather warning
The after-effects of Storm Henk are continuing to be felt, with over 200 flood warnings in place for the country.
The Environment Agency currently has 214 flood warnings in place – meaning that flooding is expected, while there are another 272 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible.
The Met Office has also issued a yellow weather warning for rain across south England until 3am on Friday, with much of the area already affected by groundwater caused by Henk. It added there is a “small chance” that communities could become cut off by flooded roads because the spell of rain on Thursday was falling on already saturated ground.
Train operators have warned more services could be cancelled as people across the south of England face further warnings of flooding, power cuts and road closures. Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, Great Northern Rail and Southern Rail all warned of severe delays and cancellations as the wind damages overhead wires and trains, with trees also being blown down onto tracks.
Several major roads in England were closed due to flooding, National Highways said.
Gusts reached speeds of 94mph on Tuesday as Henk battered large parts of southern England, the Midlands, East Anglia and Wales. Gusts of 81mph were reached at Exeter Airport in Devon, and top winds hit 71mph at the Isle of Portland in Dorset and also at Mumbles Head in Glamorgan.
The Environment Agency’s flood alerts and flood warnings can be found here.
Yahoo breaks down what the weather will be like for each region of the UK according to the Met Office.
London and the South-East
Thursday
Wind and rain, heavy at times, arriving from the southwest overshadowing a bright start to the day. Strongest winds along coastal regions. Maximum temperature 10C.
Friday to Monday
Cloud with some sunny spells through Friday, remaining dry. Winds easing through the morning and feeling cooler, with maximum temperatures of 7C. Sunny spells and showers through the weekend, turning increasingly dry by Monday. Temperatures dropping with frosts likely. Light winds.
South-West
Thursday
Persistent and heavy rain likely in southern parts of the region, potentially becoming widespread later in the afternoon. Less windy than earlier in the week but feeling colder. Maximum temperature 10 °C
Friday to Monday
Scattered showers continue through Friday, interspersed with some brighter spells. Breezy in coastal areas, with lighter winds inland, potentially feeling chilly in exposed areas. Maximum temperature 10C. A dry weekend with plenty of bright spells and light winds, continuing into Monday. Some early morning fog is possible in places as temperatures remain lower than recent days.
Midlands
Thursday
Clouds setting in through the afternoon, with the possibility of rain. Light winds and feeling cool, with maximum temperatures of 8C.
Friday to Monday
Cloudy with some sunny spells, with coastal showers spreading inland through the afternoon. Light winds and feeling rather cool. Maximum temperature 7C. Generally dry weather during the weekend – often fairly cloudy with some sunny intervals in the West Midlands and some showers in the East.
North-East
Thursday
Showers confined to higher ground in the west in the afternoon after a wetter start to the day. Best of any cloud breaks in the east. Turning colder, with light winds. Maximum temperature 7C.
Friday to Monday
Cloudy with some sunny spells, coastal showers spreading inland through the afternoon. Light winds and feeling rather cool. Maximum temperature 6C. Sunny spells and showers through the weekend, turning increasingly dry by Monday. Temperatures dropping with frosts likely. Light winds.
🌧️ Heavy rain could bring some flooding and disruption across southern England this afternoon
🌦️ For those further north, Thursday will see a mixture of scattered showers and sunny spells pic.twitter.com/zzjUU9RDKs— Met Office (@metoffice) January 4, 2024
North-West
Thursday
Another day of scattered showers and sunny spells, some of these on the heavy side before becoming mostly dry by the afternoon. Feeling colder with winds becoming light. Maximum temperature 8C.
Friday to Monday
Staying largely dry on Friday with bright or sunny spells and perhaps the odd shower along the coast. Feeling slightly colder with temperatures close to average, reaching a maximum of 8C. Generally dry weather throughout the weekend, often fairly cloudy with some sunny intervals though the odd shower possible on Saturday. Turning colder with frosts overnight.
Scotland
Thursday
Generally, a cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and the occasional bright spell in some regions. Light rain, sleet or snow over Shetland, the snow mainly confined to the higher ground. Maximum temperatures of 8C.
Friday to Monday
Cloudy with further rain in some parts on Friday, including Aberdeen and Orkney, but drier with brighter spells in other regions, with maximum temperatures of 7C. More rain and showers throughout the weekend, wintry conditions on hills and frost developing overnight.
Northern Ireland
Thursday
A bright day with occasional sunny spells and a scattering of showers. Best of the sunshine for Belfast and Newry, the showers more likely through Fermanagh and up to Lough Foyle. Light to moderate southwest winds. Maximum temperature 8C.
Friday to Monday
Plenty dry and bright weather with some sunny spells on Friday, but with occasional showers most likely in the north and close to the Irish sea coasts. Moderate northwest winds and maximum temperatures of 7C. A scattering of showers on Saturday, wintry on hills. Mainly dry on Sunday and Monday. Bright or sunny spells but frost becoming widespread at night.
Wales
Thursday
A largely fine day with sunny periods and just the low chance of a shower first thing. Sunshine turning hazier through the afternoon. Light winds. Temperatures close to average for January. Maximum temperature 10C.
Friday to Monday
Sunny spells and scattered showers, on Friday, mainly confined to western coasts. Breezy along the coasts otherwise light winds and feeling slightly colder. Maximum temperature 8C. Generally dry weather throughout the weekend, often fairly cloudy with some sunny intervals and the odd shower on Saturday.