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The Met Office warned of the risk of localized flooding, as four days of heavy rain are forecast in parts of Wales.
The downpours are expected to arrive on Wednesday and last through the weekend.
Yellow warnings have been issued for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday when a period of unstable weather hits the country, with a forecast of up to 50mm in some parts.
Welsh weather anchor Sue Charles says: “Low pressure is dominating our weather in Wales this week.
“Fairly mild, often windy, but with more rain on the way, there is a continuing risk of localized flooding.”
The warning for Wednesday (December 16) reads: “A swath of rain will move east through Wednesday morning, clearing through the afternoon.
“This will bring in a lot of 20-30mm of rain with patches of 40-50mm, mainly over the highlands of South Wales.”
It is in effect from 3 am to 4 pm on Wednesday.
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The warning issued from 9:00 p.m. M. Thursday until 3:00 a. Saturday’s M. says: “Rain outbreaks are likely to spread into these areas later on Thursday, with more bouts of heavy rain sometimes through Friday, before clearing eastward early Saturday.
“Many areas are expected to see 20-30mm, and Dartmoor and the higher ground in South Wales will probably see 50-60mm. After the wet weather of the previous days, flooding is likely, which it will in turn affect transportation and travel. “
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The Weather Office’s long-term forecast for Saturday, December 19 through Monday, December 28 says that temperatures will drop.
It says: “Unstable conditions through Saturday with a mixture of sun and rain, some heavy, especially in the western parts of the country.
“These unstable conditions will continue with probably heavier rains in the west, while areas further east experience drier periods.
“There is wind at times, with coastal gales and it remains mild. Towards the end of next week, there is a greater probability of more settled conditions, mainly in the north and east (of the UK), accompanied by a higher incidence of frost and fog.
Weather in your area:
“The rains or showers become less frequent and tend to concentrate in the southern and western parts. It is very likely that the wind will be limited to higher ground, but there is the possibility that it will snow temporarily at low levels.
“Mild temperatures at the beginning, probably with a downward trend throughout the period.”
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