Swollen rivers, floods and more rain
The weather has been making the news recently with heavy rain, flooding and gale force winds causing problems.
And we're not out of the woods yet. Most of Wales has been dry today, but there is more heavy rain to come tonight into tomorrow.
In fact the Met Office has a weather warning in force for heavy rain currently for North West Wales, Anglesey, Gwynedd and Conwy.
Rainfall totals of 30 to 40mm are expected, and up to 75mm over high ground. The rain accompanied by strong to severe gale force winds.
The warning for heavy rain is likely to be extended this evening to include other areas of Wales.
In the last 48 hours over 120 mm of rain has fallen near Capel Curig in Snowdonia, almost 5 inches of rain, so there is a risk of more flooding.
Some rivers are already very swollen with flood warnings and watches in force.
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So tonight rain will spread across the the whole country. Some of the rain heavy with strong to severe gale force winds.
Northwest and West Wales bearing the brunt of the gales. Forecast wind gusts typically 60 to 70 mph but as high as 90 mph on the high ground in Snowdonia.
Now for some good news!
Rain first thing on Friday will soon clear and then we can look forward to a much drier and brighter day. A few scattered showers and some sunshine.
The wind lighter as well and feeling fresher. Top temperatures slightly lower than today around 12 or 13 Celsius.
Friday evening and most of the night will be dry but it won't last.
The chart for Saturday shows a deep depression in the Atlantic and that means big waves for surfers but another dose of wet and windy weather.
More heavy rain and strong to gale force winds and a risk of further flooding given the ground is saturated.
Sunday should be a bit better. A few sunny intervals but remaining windy with showers or longer spells of rain.
So there is more bad weather on the way but at least we can look forward to a much drier, brighter day tomorrow. Ideal for all the fundraising events taking place across Wales for Children in Need.
Derek
And we're not out of the woods yet. Most of Wales has been dry today, but there is more heavy rain to come tonight into tomorrow.
In fact the Met Office has a weather warning in force for heavy rain currently for North West Wales, Anglesey, Gwynedd and Conwy.
Rainfall totals of 30 to 40mm are expected, and up to 75mm over high ground. The rain accompanied by strong to severe gale force winds.
The warning for heavy rain is likely to be extended this evening to include other areas of Wales.
In the last 48 hours over 120 mm of rain has fallen near Capel Curig in Snowdonia, almost 5 inches of rain, so there is a risk of more flooding.
Some rivers are already very swollen with flood warnings and watches in force.
You can .
So tonight rain will spread across the the whole country. Some of the rain heavy with strong to severe gale force winds.
Northwest and West Wales bearing the brunt of the gales. Forecast wind gusts typically 60 to 70 mph but as high as 90 mph on the high ground in Snowdonia.
Now for some good news!
Rain first thing on Friday will soon clear and then we can look forward to a much drier and brighter day. A few scattered showers and some sunshine.
The wind lighter as well and feeling fresher. Top temperatures slightly lower than today around 12 or 13 Celsius.
Friday evening and most of the night will be dry but it won't last.
The chart for Saturday shows a deep depression in the Atlantic and that means big waves for surfers but another dose of wet and windy weather.
More heavy rain and strong to gale force winds and a risk of further flooding given the ground is saturated.
Sunday should be a bit better. A few sunny intervals but remaining windy with showers or longer spells of rain.
So there is more bad weather on the way but at least we can look forward to a much drier, brighter day tomorrow. Ideal for all the fundraising events taking place across Wales for Children in Need.
Derek
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