UK weather – live: Flood alerts still in place in aftermath of Hurricane Nigel as more rain forecast

22 Sep 2023 • 6:31 PM MYT
The Independent
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Britain was hit by torrential rain yesterday as the remnants of Hurricane Nigel and Lee continue to sweep across the UK and flood warnings remain in place.

The storm initially formed in the centre of the Atlantic on Saturday but quickly picked up power, developing into a Category 1 hurricane on Monday morning.

Forecasters say while Nigel has likely peaked as it moved across the Atlantic, strong winds are still expected. Flood warnings remain in place across Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire.

As the effects of Hurricane Nigel die down, Britons can mostly expect a brighter day today with some showers in the north west and south east.

Winds are expected in the north west.

The Met Office added: “In the afternoon, the scattered showers will become widespread across the UK, staying light. Patchy cloud and sunny spells. There is going to be a gentle to moderate westerly breeze.”