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MAPPED: Where and when Is Storm Claudia Going to Hit England and Wales?
Amber warnings cover central England and eastern Wales as up to 150mm of rain may fall in 24 hours, raising flood risks, the Met Office said.
- On Friday, November 14, the Met Office issued amber and yellow warnings for central England as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain, flooding and disruption from midday until around midnight.
- The Spanish Meteorological Service named the system after Canary Islands impacts, while the Met Office coordinates with Met Éireann and KNMI using more than 50,000 public name suggestions.
- The Met Office map shows the main amber band running from near Cardiff to Welshpool, with yellow warnings including Lincoln, Hull, Leeds, York, Stoke, Manchester, and central counties like Norfolk and Essex.
- Slow-Moving rain could deliver up to a month’s worth in 24 hours, falling on saturated ground and increasing flood risk across communities in England and Wales.
- The Met Office says naming storms gives a consistent, authoritative message and this season has 21 storm names, with earlier storms including Amy on October 1 and Benjamin on October 22.
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Amber warning issued for heavy downpours linked to Storm Claudia across England and Wales
Rain has already been a major feature of November, with some areas exceeding their monthly average in just the first thirteen days. Today follows that trend, with yellow and amber warnings in force across much of England and Wales. Widespread totals of 40–60 mm are expected. Will there be snow too?Very heavy rain in England and WalesStorm Claudia was named by the Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) as heavy rain and strong winds are impacting …
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