Arctic blast to move across UK as flood clean up continues
Summary
Cold Arctic air is moving into the UK following severe flooding caused by Storm Claudia. The storm brought heavy rain over the weekend, leading to major flooding in Monmouth, Wales, and causing transport and power issues. The weather forecast predicts colder temperatures and potential snowfall in parts of the UK this week.Key Facts
- Arctic air is expected to bring colder temperatures to the UK this week.
- Storm Claudia caused heavy rain, leading to severe floods in Wales and parts of England.
- Monmouth, Wales, declared a major incident due to the flooding, with significant impacts on homes and businesses.
- Four severe flood warnings are in place for Monmouth because of the high risk posed by the floods.
- The River Monnow in Monmouth reached record levels, higher than during past storms.
- There is ongoing disruption to rail services, particularly between Swindon and Bristol Parkway.
- The weather change is due to a shift in wind direction, moving from a warmer to a colder air mass.
- Wintry weather with snow and sleet is predicted, especially in northern and eastern parts of the UK by midweek.
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