{"id":26473,"date":"2023-12-07T11:40:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T11:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/berkshiredoulas.com\/?p=26473"},"modified":"2023-12-07T11:40:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T11:40:00","slug":"new-maps-show-giant-600-mile-wall-of-icy-rain-to-hit-uk-from-top-to-bottom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/berkshiredoulas.com\/world-news\/new-maps-show-giant-600-mile-wall-of-icy-rain-to-hit-uk-from-top-to-bottom\/","title":{"rendered":"New maps show giant 600-mile wall of icy rain to hit UK from top to bottom"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A huge wave of rain the length of the UK is set to sweep across the country in a matter of hours, weather maps reveal. Yellow weather warnings for rain are in place across the country as the Met Office warns of possible disruption.<\/p>\n

While temperatures will see a temporary boost this weekend, they will head right back to sub-zero next week, the maps suggest.<\/p>\n

Parts of southern, central and northern England, as well as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are expected to experience downpours, even after days of ice and snow caused disruption, school closures and power cuts.<\/p>\n

A major incident was declared in Cumbria last week as hundreds were left without electricity after heavy snow.<\/p>\n

READ MORE <\/strong> Weather maps show exact time UK will see 13C temperatures days after big freeze<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Temperatures have eased slightly after days of sub-zero weather. However, it has given way to more than 100 flood warnings and alerts across the UK.<\/p>\n

Speaking previously to Express.co.uk, Jason Nicholls, Lead International Forecaster at Accuweather, said: “temperatures may moderate a bit closer to normal around midweek. There is a better chance for milder weather to return later in the week.<\/p>\n

\u201cOverall, the pattern looks milder for much of December after early this week but there is some concern for a shot of cold air in late December or early January.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Roads could experience flooding and power cuts are expected, the Met Office has warned. In southern England, areas including Portsmouth and Salisbury, and central England including Birmingham, are warned that flooding of homes and businesses is likely.<\/p>\n

The Environment Agency currently has 24 flood warnings and 114 flood alerts in place. Rain will turn \u201cheavier and more persistent as the day goes on\u201d after a damp start to the day, a meteorologist at the Met Office said.<\/p>\n

As the day goes on wind will also pick up, particularly with coastal gales for part of western Scotland.<\/p>\n