HEAVY rain and strong winds have brought flooding to Somerset and a number of roads remain closed this morning (Monday, January 27).
Somerset and the South West are still in more blustery weather as wind warnings remain in place until 6am in Tuesday.
Drivers are urged to take care on the roads this morning with a number of routes in the Taunton and Wellington area affected, including Silk Mills, Bishops Hull.
Patches of standing water and debris will likely create hazards for commuters on the A38. More showers and heavy rain are also forecast throughout the day.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly said ahead of a weekend: “The influence of Storm Éowyn on the UK’s weather will diminish as it moves further north and east on Saturday morning, but there’s little respite in the conditions for some with the next area of low pressure arriving from the southwest on Sunday.
“While Sunday’s system doesn’t have the same strength as Eowyn, it will hamper some recovery efforts and bring further wind and rain, with the possibility of some flooding in places. 10-20mm of rain will fall quite widely on Sunday in central and southern England, much of Wales and Northern Ireland, with 30-50mm possible over high ground. Thundery showers could top up totals later in the day for some.
“With this rain falling on saturated ground in many places, there’s a chance of flooding for some, with winds an accompanying hazard with the system.”
Warnings for wind and rain have been issued with travel disruption, flooding and power cuts highlighted in the warning.