Weather warnings issued around Maidenhead after 'wettest day for more than 100 years'

Weather warnings in Maidenhead, Slough and Windsor have been issued to urge people to be cautious during hazardous rainy conditions.

The Met Office has placed amber and yellow rain warnings over parts of South Buckinghamshire and Berkshire which are expected to remain in place till 9pm this evening (September 23).

It is estimated that the rainfall over the past 24 hours could have been one of the wettest days in Maidenhead for more than 100 years.

Roger Brugge, a former Reading University meteorologist with over 40 years’ experience,  said 93.22mm of rain fell in 24 hours till 10am today.

He added: “This makes it probably the wettest day in the town since 12th July 1901 when, during a violent thunderstorm, 108 mm fell at Castle Hill.”

The Met Office weather warnings are:

An amber warning advises risks of heavy rain which could cause flooding and disruption including delays for drivers or people using public transport.

Power cuts could also affect areas under the warning.

It is in place for Maidenhead, Marlow and Twyford.

A yellow warning also advises heavy rain may cause disruption and in certain cases, flooding.

Drivers are urged to be mindful of dangerous road conditions and public transport users also warned of delays or cancellations.

Yellow warning areas are still likely to see heavy rain although it may not be as severe as areas affected by the amber warning.

Areas affected by a yellow warning include Slough and Windsor.

The warnings are set to remain in place till 9pm but there is also a chance bad weather may return later in the week.

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist David Oliver said: “Tuesday’s weather will be quieter across England and Wales, although further north heavy showers could affect parts of Scotland.

“Through Wednesday and Thursday, unsettled weather is set to return as frontal systems move in from the Atlantic, bringing showers or longer spells of rain to many parts of the UK.”

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