Storm Christoph – WEATHER WARNING HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE UK .

FLOOD WARNING

Monday 18 January – Storm “Christoph” Heavy rain over next 12 hours centred around North Wales

Over next 24/48 hrs storm developing further into Wales & West Mercia region (Wednesday)

Predicted rainfall between 150/200mm together with high winds

Most of rainfall will hit our river catchments

Weather pattern will move away Wednesday evening however expect some short snow bursts

Thursday / Friday expected to be clear and dry

We expect flooding to low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Highley to Tewkesbury, including Stourport, Holt Fleet, Worcester, Kempsey

Flood Barriers to be deployed in Bewdley.

Severnside North – Tuesday 19th January 2021

Severnside South and Beales Corner – Wednesday 20th January 2021

WEATHER WARNING HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE UK .

Yellow warning of rain

Starts: 00:00 GMT on Tue 19 January Ends: 12:00 GMT on Thu 21 January

Spells of prolonged and heavy rain may lead to flooding and disruption to travel in places.

– Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

– Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life

– Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible

– Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

– Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads

– Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses

Yellow warning of rain

Areas affected: East Midlands | East of England | London & South East England | South West England | West Midlands

Starts: 00:00 GMT on Wed 20 January Ends: 12:00 GMT on Thu 21 January

Spells of heavy rain may lead to travel disruption and flooding in places.