Amber weather warning issued with heavy rain and risk of flooding expected

An amber rain warning has been issued for Wrexham and the surrounding counties, with heavy rain and potential flooding expected.

According to the Met Office those within the Amber warning could see between 30-40mm of rain fall, with high ground of northwestern England seeing 70-90mm.

The mountains of north Wales may see over 100-150mm of rainfall.

The amber warning is in place from midday through until Thursday afternoon, with rain expected to become heavy and persistent throughout today.

Members of the public are being warned of potential travel disruption with the potential for flash flooding during the warning period.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong said: “A band of prolonged and heavy rain will move north and west across the UK during Wednesday and Thursday.

“Areas exposed to the strengthening northerly winds are most likely to see the highest rainfall amounts, with a chance of some areas, particularly over higher ground in North Wales seeing more than 150mm, with parts of North West England seeing more than 80mm.

“Many places could see 30-40 mm of rain, while a few areas may receive 60-80 mm.

“Areas over higher ground in the Amber warning areas could see the equivalent of more than one months’ worth of rain before the low pressure moves on, later on Thursday.”