UK weather forecast: Met Office issues urgent weekend warning as heavy rain sparks huge flood risk
Britons are being warned of heavy rain which is expected to hit this weekend as the Met Office issue a yellow weather warning
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Britons are being warned of heavy rain which is expected to hit this weekend as the Met Office issue a yellow weather warning.
Forecasters say there is a risk of flooding in some areas as heavy rain moves from the west to east of the UK.
The yellow weather warning remains in place from 3pm Saturday until 6pm on Sunday.
According to the Met Office, bus and train services are likely to be affected, spray and flooding may make journey times longer and flooding of a homes and businesses is likely.
The yellow weather warning remains in place from 3pm Saturday until 6pm on Sunday
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The Met Office said: "An area of persistent and occasionally heavy rain is expected to move from west to east across the warning area during Saturday and Sunday, falling on already saturated ground.
"Rain will clear western areas early Sunday, whilst rate of clearance from east and southeast England is open to some uncertainty, but all areas should become dry by evening."
It comes after a month's rain fell in less than 24 hours across parts of the UK this week.
Weather experts suggest the worst of this weekend's downpours will be on Saturday afternoon and throughout Sunday.
The warning has sparked concerns for the River Severn across Gloucestershire and spots in Oxfordshire, including points along River Thames.
Environment Agency suggest the River Dene in Walton, Warwickshire, is likely to flood.
"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," the Met Office added.
The conditions come as a stark change to the beginning of the week when temperatures soared to 16C.
Forecasters say there is a risk of flooding in some areas as heavy rain moves from the west to east of the UK
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Looking ahead to next week, forecasters at the Met Office predict more settled, mild conditions.
A spokesperson said: "Monday should remain dry, with further spells of sunshine.
"Turning wetter and windier from the northwest through Tuesday. Mild."