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Heavy rain brings flood warning Heavy rain brings flood warning
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Large parts of central and southern Britain should expect "exceptionally heavy" rain overnight and be prepared for flooding, the Met Office warns. A severe weather warning is in place across large parts of England and Wales as forecasters warn of heavy rain.
Cumbria and Lancashire suffered very wet weather on Saturday but this is set to move further south on Sunday. Parts of the Midlands, northern England, East Anglia and Wales are likely to see 30 to 50mm (2.5in) of rain and possibly more than 70mm (2in). The Environment Agency has placed 50 rivers under flood watch.
The worst of the downpour is set to hit the Midlands, East Anglia and Wales - resulting in 50 to 80mm (3in) of rain and possibly more than 100mm (4in). There are flood warnings in the Conwy valley, Trefriw and Llanrwst in north Wales; Machynlleth and the Dyfi valleyin mid-Wales and near Keswick, Cumbria.
Gale force winds are also expected in coastal regions. However, it will be much brighter in Scotland and the far north of England with a northerly breeze expected.
People are warned that this could mean disruption to public transport. Strong winds are also expected on the south coast.
BBC weather forecaster Phil Avery said Sunday's weather will be unsettled and mostly wet and windy.
Brief respiteBrief respite
BBC weather forecaster Daniel Corbett said a large area of low pressure and a sudden change in temperature were contributing factors. Met office forecaster Byron Chalcraft said the heavy rain could have had far more serious consequences had it arrived earlier.
The Environment Agency has placed 16 rivers under flood watch - 14 in the north west, one in the Midlands and one in Wales.
But Met office forecaster Byron Chalcraft said the heavy rain could have had far more serious consequences had it arrived earlier.
He said: "We've had a good dry period recently.He said: "We've had a good dry period recently.
"Had this occurred a couple of weeks ago - when river levels were higher - it could have been a lot worse.""Had this occurred a couple of weeks ago - when river levels were higher - it could have been a lot worse."
A brief period of respite has been forecast on Monday with a cold and bright start before the rain returns once more the following day.A brief period of respite has been forecast on Monday with a cold and bright start before the rain returns once more the following day.
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