Latest Weather Warnings for the Anglia region: Strong winds and heavy rain today
Wind Warning
Strong northerly winds may lead to some disruption from Friday morning and through the evening
Valid 9am Friday 24th September until midnight
What to expect
Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities affected by spray and/or large waves
The Details
A period of strong northerly winds is expected to develop across East Anglia on Friday morning and persist into the evening.
Gusts of 45-55 mph are likely at times across parts of East Anglia with 60-65 mph gusts at times in coastal districts.
Persistent rain may also prove an additional hazard.
Heavy Rain Warning
Heavy rain expected to develop Thursday night and persist during Friday leading to some disruption
Valid: 12:15am Friday 24th September until 8pm
What to expect
Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely
The Details
An area of rain is expected to develop in the southern North Sea on Thursday night and push into parts of Lincolnshire and Norfolk.
This will be persistent and at times heavy before gradually easing during Friday afternoon and evening.
Accumulations of 20-40 mm are expected fairly widely with a few spots possibly seeing up to 60 mm of rain.