Forecasters Warning
Heavy Rain and Severe Gales
Affecting: Southwest England, Wales, west and northwest England, western Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Valid: 13:00 Friday 13th November to 23:00 Saturday 14th November 2009
This is an Advanced Weather Warning issued by Metcheck at 20:40 on Tuesday 10th November.
A deepening area of low pressure is expected to track north/north-eastwards across western parts of Britain and Ireland during Friday and Saturday, bringing heavy rain and the risk of severe gales.
Greatest concern is currently focused on western Britain and Ireland where the heaviest of the rain and strongest winds are likely to occur.
Rainfall totals of up to 2 inches (50mm) may fall during Friday afternoon and night in places, whilst severe south-westerly gales gusting up to 80mph could affect the southwest during Friday night and Saturday, before affecting other western areas during Saturday.
These conditions will result in hazardous travelling conditions, and some localised flooding may occur in areas where the land is saturated after recent rainfall. In addition, some damage to buildings and trees may occur in the severe gales.
This Advanced Weather Warning will be updated tomorrow, Wednesday 11th November.
Issued by: Paul Barber for Metcheck
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