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25/09/2012
Flood Warnings Issued As Weather Worsens
As heavy rain continues across parts of the UK over 200 homes have been flooded and train services disrupted.
Northern England is the most affected but around 70 area’s in England and Wales are being warned to expect flooding.
The Met office has said that some places could see an average fortnight’s rainfall of 50mm (2in).
Elsewhere, flooding has closed sections of major roads, with more than 100 vehicles trapped on a 30-mile stretch of the A1 in North Yorkshire.
The road is expected to stay shut in both directions between junction 49 (Dishforth) and junction 60 (Bradbury) for most of Tuesday.
In England, the Environment Agency has issued 78 flood warnings - indicating flooding is expected - for the Midlands, the North East and North West. There is one in place for Wales.
There are 151 less serious flood alerts - indicating flooding is possible - for many parts of England and Wales.
In Scotland, there are 10 flood warnings, mostly for the Borders, while in Northern Ireland there is no flood warning system but the Met Office has warned of persistent rain and gales.
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Northern England is the most affected but around 70 area’s in England and Wales are being warned to expect flooding.
The Met office has said that some places could see an average fortnight’s rainfall of 50mm (2in).
Elsewhere, flooding has closed sections of major roads, with more than 100 vehicles trapped on a 30-mile stretch of the A1 in North Yorkshire.
The road is expected to stay shut in both directions between junction 49 (Dishforth) and junction 60 (Bradbury) for most of Tuesday.
In England, the Environment Agency has issued 78 flood warnings - indicating flooding is expected - for the Midlands, the North East and North West. There is one in place for Wales.
There are 151 less serious flood alerts - indicating flooding is possible - for many parts of England and Wales.
In Scotland, there are 10 flood warnings, mostly for the Borders, while in Northern Ireland there is no flood warning system but the Met Office has warned of persistent rain and gales.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
