Met Office Issues Amber Weather Warning for Heavy Rain Across 15 Areas in Wales
# Met Office Issues 18-Hour 'Danger to Life' Amber Weather Warning for 15 Areas - Full List
The Met Office has announced an amber weather warning for heavy rain affecting 15 areas in Wales, set to take effect on Monday. This warning comes as heavy rainfall is anticipated, putting residents at risk.
During Monday, regions in south and southwest Wales will experience significant downpours. The national weather forecaster reported that "heavy rain is expected across parts of south and southwest Wales during Monday. 50-80 mm of rain is likely to fall quite widely with some places seeing close to 100 mm." Given the already saturated ground due to prior wet weather, there is a heightened risk of adverse impacts.
The areas designated under this amber alert include:
1. Anglesey
2. Gwynedd
3. Conwy
4. Denbighshire
5. Flintshire
6. Wrexham
7. Powys
8. Monmouthshire
9. Caerphilly
10. Cardiff
11. Vale of Glamorgan
12. Aberdeenshire
13. Newport
14. Torfaen
15. Blaenau Gwent
In addition to possible flooding, the forecaster warned of potential "danger to life," as heavy rain can lead to hazardous conditions on roads and in properties. There is also the likelihood of power cuts and “loss of other services to some homes and businesses likely.” Residents are urged to stay alert and keep abreast of updates from local authorities.