The Environment Agency has placed two areas of the Midlands on high alert, issuing official flood warnings as the Met Office prepares to enact new weather warnings across the UK.
Met Office Issues Severe Weather Warnings
This development comes as the Met Office has issued two yellow warnings and one amber warning for rain, scheduled to come into effect at midnight on December 1. While these specific warnings do not directly cover the West Midlands, authorities have indicated the region could experience significant knock-on effects from the impending severe weather.
Areas at Risk in Shropshire
The Environment Agency has pinpointed two specific locations in Shropshire, bordering Wales, where flooding is considered possible. Residents in these communities have been officially advised that 'flooding is possible' and to 'be prepared'.
The first alert covers the Tern and Perry catchments. The EA has warned that flooding could occur as early as November 30. An official alert stated that flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Wolverley to Newport.
Other locations that could be impacted include:
- Market Drayton
- Wem
- Rodington
The second alert is for the Severn Vyrnwy confluence at the border with Wales. The EA has warned that flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury.
Official Advice and Precautions
In both alert areas, the Environment Agency has confirmed it is closely monitoring the situation. The agency has issued crucial safety advice for the public, emphasising the importance of taking care.
The public is strongly urged to avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water due to the hidden dangers it can present. The combination of the EA's local alerts and the Met Office's broader weather warnings indicates a period of significant weather disruption is expected for the region.
