 Flood alerts have been issued across England and Wales after thunderstorms and torrential rain left roads underwater. Two yellow weather warnings have been issued for today and Wednesday after more than a month's worth of rain fell within 24 hours on Sunday. Flooding is expected in the north of England and Wales, with 150-200mm of rain expected to fall over the course of 36 hours. The Environment Agency has issued 16 flood alerts, including parts of the Humber estuary, River Severn and River Mease. One flood warning has been issued for Dragley Beck at Ulverston. The forecaster said: 'Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, will affect many parts of the UK on Tuesday and Wednesday. 'The heaviest and most persistent rainfall during this period is expected to affect the high ground of northwest England, northwest Wales and south Wales.' The south of England will also see strong coastal gales, with gusts expected to measure up to 45 mph. Torrential rain is set to hit the north of England and Wales with yellow weather warnings in place Where have flood alerts been issued? Flood warning: Dragley Beck at Ulverston Flood alert: Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall Lower River Derwent Lower Tone and Parrett Moors Rase and Upper Ancholme River Maun in Nottinghamshire River Mease Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster Rivers Duddon, crake and Mill Beck Severn Estuary at Severn Beach Tyne and Wear coast Upper River Ure Upper Teifi River Conwy at Gwydir Road Conwy Catchment Mawddach and Wnion Catchment Glaslyn and Dwyryd Catchment Flooding is expected in the north of England and Wales (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) It brings an end to the high temperatures and sunny weather seen across the UK over the last week. Chief Forecaster Steve Willington said: 'The weekend's severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, and their associated impacts, have marked a transition between the heat of last week a){kind=link}
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Flood alerts have been issued across England and Wales after thunderstorms and torrential rain left roads underwater.
Two yellow weather warnings have been issued for today and Wednesday after more than a month’s worth of rain fell within 24 hours on Sunday.
Flooding is expected in the north of England and Wales, with 150-200mm of rain expected to fall over the course of 36 hours.
The Environment Agency has issued 16 flood alerts, including parts of the Humber estuary, River Severn and River Mease.