The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for London due to heavy rainfall expected to hit the city. The warning will be in effect from 12am on Friday, September 6, until 11.59pm the same day.
Initially, the warning was supposed to start at 9pm on September 4 and end at 9am on September 5, but it has been removed by the Met Office.
The forecast predicts potential travel disruptions and flooding in the city. Londoners are advised to be prepared for a slight chance of power cuts and the loss of other services. There is also a small chance of homes and businesses flooding, which could cause damage to buildings.
In the event of flooding, train and bus services may experience delays or cancellations. Additionally, spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and road closures. The Met Office has warned of the small chance of fast-flowing or deep floodwater posing a danger to life.
Today’s weather is expected to be dry and bright, with a band of showery rain arriving in the afternoon, leading to slow-moving and scattered showers. Tomorrow, September 5, the weather will be cloudy with more outbreaks of heavy and thundery rain, although it is expected to ease throughout the day with increased humidity in the air.
Looking ahead to Friday through Sunday, the forecast indicates cloudy weather with persistent and heavy rain, possibly accompanied by thunder. The conditions are likely to be warm and humid with light winds.
For a detailed forecast for Friday, September 6, as the weather warning remains in place, here is an hourly breakdown:
– 12am: 18 degrees, 10% chance of rain
– 1am: 18 degrees, 20% chance of rain
– 4am: 18 degrees, 10% chance of rain
– 7am: 18 degrees, 10% chance of rain
– 10am: 21 degrees, 20% chance of rain
– 1pm: 24 degrees, 30% chance of rain
– 4pm: 23 degrees, 50% chance of rain
– 7pm: 20 degrees, 50% chance of rain
– 10pm: 18 degrees, 40% chance of rain
It is important for Londoners to stay informed about the weather conditions and take necessary precautions to stay safe during the period of heavy rainfall. Let’s hope for the best as the city faces another bout of wet weather.
