UK braced for floods as Met Office issues weather warnings
The warnings are in place until Wednesday morning
Parts of the UK could be hit with floods after the Met Office issued three yellow weather warnings for rain.
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Heavy downpours are expected to hit the south west of England and parts of Wales from Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
Further north, areas of Cumbria were also hit with a yellow warning for rain on Tuesday.
In the south, rainfall is forecasted to become heavier before easing on Wednesday morning.
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Heavy rain continues across the southwest and South Wales this evening 🌧️
— Met Office (@metoffice) November 4, 2025
Drier in the southeast and across parts of Scotland
Staying very mild for everyone pic.twitter.com/iQQu2nUpHR
Drivers are being warned to give themselves extra time to travel due to spray on the roads, with bus and train routes also likely to be affected.
The Met Office says: "Early rain is expected to turn heavier, more persistent and more widespread during Tuesday, before easing early on Wednesday.
"Following recent bouts of wet weather, rain is expected to turn more extensive and heavy at times during Tuesday afternoon.
"20-40 mm of rain is expected widely, with some exposed south-facing hills of the Brecon Beacons and Dartmoor likely to see in excess of 50 mm."
Issuing advice, they added: "Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.
"Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.
"People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.
"Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly. When a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area."
Areas listed as affected by the Met Office
South West England
Cornwall
Devon
Gloucestershire
Plymouth
Torbay
Wales
Blaenau Gwent
Bridgend
Caerphilly
Cardiff
Carmarthenshire
Merthyr Tydfil
Monmouthshire
Neath Port Talbot
Newport
Pembrokeshire
Powys
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Swansea
Torfaen
Vale of Glamorgan