Flood Warning As Heavy Rain Sweeps Across UK

A huge rain band spreading from southwest England to southern Scotland has brought a warning of possible flooding from the Met Office.

A "be aware" alert has been issued for the western half of England, Wales and the Borders, with up to 2.3ins (60mm) of rain possible in parts of the South West.

The warning also covers Todmorden in West Yorkshire, which was hit by up to 18in (46cm) of water a week ago after a cloudburst and torrential rain.

While the heavy rain is bad news for most it could help England's campaign to retain the Ashes, forcing a draw in the third Test.

Rain threatens to settle the outcome of the third Ashes Test

Old Trafford woke to persistent rain which will linger throughout the afternoon, only clearing by early evening, says Sky News weather presenter Sarah Pennock.

For other areas, she said: "A band of slow-moving rain will extend from southwest England to southeast Scotland today, bringing tricky driving conditions and localised flooding.

"The heaviest rain will affect northern and western parts of England and Wales - here we could see up to two inches of rain in places."

Pennock added: "It's a very different story for Ireland and much of Scotland - there it will be drier and brighter with sunny spells.

Walden, near Todmorden, suffered severe flooding. Pic: Twitter/@jams1999

"Tuesday and Wednesday will be an improving story for most with drier conditions, some sunshine and temperatures peaking around 24C in the South East."

The rain and cooler temperatures follow weeks of hot weather which saw Thursday, August 1, become the hottest day of the year so far in the UK, when 34.1C was recorded at Heathrow.

The previous highest temperature was 33.5C which was recorded at both Northolt and Heathrow on July 22. 

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