Three-day yellow weather warning in Swindon and Wiltshire

The weather warning lasts from 9pm today, September 4, until midnight of Friday, September 6.

The Met Office warns of heavy rain becoming more extensive on Wednesday night and especially Thursday, with some flooding impacts.

We have issued warnings for heavy rain in the south from this evening.

Here's some advice about driving in severe weather from our partners @TheRAC_UK and @NationalHways ⤵️#WeatherReady

— Met Office (@metoffice) September 4, 2024

Where heavy downpours occur, 20-40 mm are possible within an hour or two. Over a longer period a few places could see more than 50-60 mm, possibly even as much as 80 to 100 mm if repeated batches of heavy rain affect the same locations.

On Friday, it says heavy rain may lead to some travel disruption and flooding. The warning covers much of southern England and Wales.

The Met Office have issued a yellow warning for rain across the south west from this evening and into tomorrow.

Please stay #WeatherAware and take care if you need to drive anywhere.https://t.co/9eNBahRAAW https://t.co/Sguztrktma

— Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (@DWFireRescue) September 4, 2024

Rainfall totals of 15-30 mm are expected widely on Friday, however, the wettest areas are likely to see 40-60 mm through the whole of Friday with a lower likelihood of a few areas seeing as much as 75-100 mm. 

Knock-on effects could include power cuts, flooding of businesses and homes and damage to buildings.

Transport could also be affected with a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services and spray and flooding leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.