London is set for a severely wet and windy day as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for the capital this Saturday, 29th December.
Met Office Issues Severe Weather Alert
The national forecaster has warned of heavy downpours across South East England and London, accompanied by strong winds that could cause travel disruption and potential flooding. The Met Office is predicting that up to 30mm of rain could fall across the region, with some areas potentially seeing even higher amounts.
The yellow weather warning states: "Heavy rain is expected to develop across southwest England on Friday night and spread northeastward on Saturday before clearing into the North Sea on Saturday night." It further notes that while there's uncertainty about the exact path of the heaviest rainfall, there's potential for 20-30mm to fall fairly widely, with 50mm possible in some places.
When Will the Rain Finally Stop in London?
According to the detailed BBC Weather hour-by-hour forecast, the persistent rain is expected to ease up at approximately 7pm in the capital. The most intense period of rainfall is predicted to occur between 11am and 1pm, when Londoners should expect the heaviest downpours of the day.
The Met Office has emphasised that the combination of heavy rainfall and strong winds, particularly across eastern parts of England on Saturday night, may lead to significant travel disruption throughout the day.
Looking Ahead to Drier Conditions
Residents can look forward to improved conditions from Sunday morning, which is forecast to be dry with increasing sunshine. However, the clearer skies will bring chillier feelings, with temperatures reaching highs of just 7°C in London.
The weather service has advised people to stay updated with the latest forecasts and travel information, particularly given the potential for localised flooding and difficult driving conditions during the peak rainfall periods.
