Met Office Issues Weather Warning for 18 UK Areas Facing Heavy Rain
### Met Office Lists 18 UK Areas Facing Heavy Rain on Thursday
A comprehensive weather warning has been issued by the Met Office, predicting heavy downpours across 18 regions in the UK on Thursday. The alert is set to take effect for a span of 15 hours, bringing substantial rainfall. The forecast anticipates rain accumulations reaching up to 7 centimetres in specific areas, especially in the south and east of England.
The areas under warning include notable locations where residents should prepare for potential flooding as well as travel disruptions. The Met Office cautions that heavy rain may lead to surface water flooding and could impact some transport networks, urging communities to stay vigilant.
Here is the full list of affected areas:
1. Aberdeenshire
2. Angus
3. Buckinghamshire
4. East Sussex
5. Essex
6. Gloucestershire
7. Hampshire
8. Hertfordshire
9. Kent
10. Merseyside
11. Norfolk
12. Oxfordshire
13. Shropshire
14. South Yorkshire
15. Surrey
16. West Sussex
17. Wiltshire
18. Worcestershire
Authorities are advising residents in these regions to be prepared for disruptive weather conditions. The Met Office is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as necessary.