Met warns of floods as rain to batter Channel coastline

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain covering parts of the UK today.

- NICOLE WOOTTON-CANE

Heavy rain is expected to cause travel disruption and flooding, with thunderstorms possible in some areas. Forecasters said the UK could see as much as 60mm of rainfall between the early hours of this morning and the afternoon, with the weather warning in place until 2pm.

The Met Office also warned coastal gales are “likely” along English Channel coasts, saying people should prepare for “heavy rain and strong winds” and potential power cuts in some places.

The warning covers the areas of Hampshire, Southampton, West Berkshire, and much of the South West and Wales, with wet and windy weather expected to set in during the early hours of this morning.