UK weather mapped: Where rain could fall in your area as amber warning comes into effect
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The UK has been hit by floods with more heavy rain to come Follow live updates here The Environment Agency flood duty manager Sarah Cook said “persistent heavy rain and thunderstorms” could lead to some property flooding and travel disruption throughout the day. open image in gallery Weather warnings for rain across the UK on Monday Some affected areas could see 100 to 120mm of rain and forecasters warned there may be more warnings in the week ahead. “Environment Agency teams are out on the ground and ready to support local authorities in responding to surface water flooding.” open image in gallery Vehicles drive through floodwater in Birmingham as the Environment Agency warned of widespread flooding Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey added: “First thing on Monday morning then we see an amber weather warning come into force. “This area in particular, during Monday, we could see over a month’s worth of rain falling, and with the rain we’ve already seen over the last couple of days this certainly has the potential to bring some disruption and flooding in locations and here it is very important we do take care over the course of the day.” It comes after thunder, lightning and hail marked the official end to summer over the weekend, with the autumn equinox on Sunday afternoon signalling the start of the new season.