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The Met Office has issued an amber “danger to life” weather warning for flooding as heavy rain lashes the UK.
The forecaster said the worst of the weather will be in south Wales from late on Sunday to Monday night, with 60 to 80mm of rainfall in some areas, and flooding likely.
The alert warns of travel disruption and power cuts for some and says fast-flowing or deep floodwater is possible, which may cause a danger to life.
It follows several yellow weather warnings over the weekend, with rain and ice expected to hit areas in East Midlands, northeast England, northwest England, West Midlands, and Yorkshire & Humber throughout Saturday.
The weather agency has warned that heavy bands of rain could lead to potential flooding and disruption over the weekend and into the beginning of next week, with rainfall of up to 50 to 60mm and strong winds possible.
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An amber weather warning is in place for Wales on Monday (The Met Office)
Following heavy rain on Saturday, the Met Office said surface temperatures would probably fall below freezing on Sunday, creating wet and icy conditions on the roads.
An amber weather warning will come into force at midnight on Monday and remain in place for 24 hours. Around 60 to 80mm of heavy and persistent rain is expected to accumulate, reaching 100 to 120mm in some areas.
Further yellow rain warnings will also come into effect at midnight on Monday, with around 20 to 30mm of rain due to fall across London and southeast England, southwest England, West Midlands, northwest England, Yorkshire and Humber. The warnings will be lifted at 3am on Tuesday morning.
The Met Office said: “A developing low-pressure system pushing across the south on Saturday will bring some rain, strong winds and even a bit of hill snow. Sunday looks drier and brighter for most before more unsettled weather arrives in time for the start of Advent.
“We are going to possibly see a bit of sleet and snow over the high ground, particularly around the South Pennines.”
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Wintry conditions are expected across the country (Getty Images)
Here is the weather forecast for the UK for the coming week, according to the Met Office:
Today
Cloudy across England and Wales with a band of rain, heavy at times, moving northeastwards, accompanied by some strong winds for a time. Brighter and colder for Northern Ireland and Scotland, with a few showers, these wintry over the mountains.
Tonight
Rain clearing into the North Sea, though brisk winds continue in the east. Elsewhere, drier with clear spells leading to a widespread frost and some icy stretches.
Sunday
Drier, brighter and chillier. Winds set to ease in the east with showers mainly in the north and west. Turning cloudier across Northern Ireland with rain arriving by the evening.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday
Further heavy rain and brisk winds to move in through Monday. Sunny spells and blustery showers are expected on Tuesday and into Wednesday, with these most frequent in the west. Temperatures near average.
