The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across six Welsh areas as remnants of Hurricane Erin batter the UK. The warning affects Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath Port Talbot, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, and Swansea from 8am to 4pm on Thursday.
Heavy rain accompanied by thunder and hail is expected, with persistent showers feeding in from the Bristol Channel. WalesOnline reports rainfall intensity could reach 16-32mm per hour in the affected areas.
National weather disruption
The Mirror reports the weather warning system spans a 350-mile scope across the UK, demonstrating the extensive reach of Hurricane Erin's remnants. A second weather warning will take effect in England from 10pm Thursday until 12pm Friday.
The weather system is connected to Hurricane Erin remnants affecting the broader UK area. Met Office meteorologists are providing detailed forecasts with specific rainfall measurements and impact assessments.
Weekend outlook
Poor weather conditions are expected to continue through the weekend. WalesOnline reports more rain is forecast for Saturday accompanied by strong winds.
The Atlantic storm system is creating widespread disruption across the British Isles. Flooding and travel disruption risks remain elevated in the affected regions.
Sources used: "Mirror", "Express", "WalesOnline" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
