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Last weather warnings expire - but flood risk remains

Article posted on 09 January 2014

The last of many weather warnings issued by the Met Office since before Christmas has expired - but flood waters could still rise in some areas.

A rain warning for much of Wales and south-west England ended at 09:00 GMT, and no more warnings have been issued.

However, almost 100 flood warnings are still in place in England, along with four in Scotland and one in Wales.

The government's Cobra emergency committee is due to meet to discuss the response to the recent storms.

It comes as forecasters predict possible snow in northern and eastern parts of the UK next week.

BBC Weather's Emma Boorman said cooler temperatures would set in from Thursday, becoming colder over the weekend.

"There is a snow risk for the north and east [of the UK], but not immediately," she said.

The Met Office yellow warning - the lowest of three levels - which expired at 09:00 GMT covered southern and central Wales, the South West of England and some western parts of the Midlands.

Many of the flood warnings now in force, which are mostly in the south of England, are for the River Thames.

A band of heavy rain swept across south-west England and into Wales and other parts of western England on Wednesday, falling on already saturated ground.

Have you experienced much damage from flooding? Are you in need of emergency assistance? Do you need help with dealing with your insurance company? Please get in touch with us by calling our team of experts on 0844 906 0060.


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