REVELLERS got a soaking while out on the Otley Run as the country is battered by heavy rain and 75mph winds with dozens of flood warnings in place.
The downpour didn’t seem to dampen the partygoers’ spirits as they were out and about in Leeds.
Partygoers out in Leeds last night didn’t let the rain dampen their spirits[/caption]
This woman did her best to stay dry while on a night out in Leeds yesterday[/caption]
The rain didn’t stop partygoers from enjoying themselves in Leeds[/caption]
The Environment Agency has dozens of flood alerts and warnings in place today[/caption]
Those on a night out still had big smiles on their faces despite doing their best to keep dry, sheltering under umbrellas and coats.
Heavy rain and strong winds, likely to top 75mph at times, is set to continue for the near future as well.
Currently, there are 34 flood warnings, showing where flooding is expected, in place and 64 flood alerts, indicating where flooding is possible.
The Met Office did have a yellow weather warning for rain and wind in place which covered part of Wales and England but this has now ended.
On Saturday, a new low pressure system moved in from the south west, bringing with it heavy rain although this had cleared away by Sunday morning.
The weather though is expected to remain showery but fairly cool.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Matthew Lehnert, said yesterday: “Through this period, 20-30 mm of rain is expected to fall widely across Wales and northern England, with some locations perhaps seeing 60-80 mm.
“Where these higher rainfall amounts fall remains uncertain and it is possible that this warning may be updated if confidence increases, particularly if the heaviest rain falls in urban areas.
“There is also a chance that a short spell of strong, gusty winds could develop as the area of low pressure moves east.
“Winds will initially strengthen across some western and southwestern areas, before migrating north-eastwards, clearing into the North Sea during the early hours of Sunday morning.
“Whilst not everywhere in the warning area is expected to experience very strong winds, some inland locations may see gusts of 50-60 mph whilst gusts of 65-75 mph are possible around some coasts.
“The strongest winds are likely to be along the Bristol Channel and the west Wales coast this afternoon and early evening, then along the North Sea coast of east and northeast England overnight into early Sunday morning.”
As the low pressure system moves towards Scandinavia, a pocket of cooler air will move in from the north.
During Sunday, clouds will clear away across England and Wales with sunny spells developing but there will also be scattered showers in the north.
The rain is predicted to be heavy at times with some hail and thunder.
Revellers in Birmingham were determined to have a good time despite driving rain and 40mph winds[/caption]
Two women take shelter under an umbrella during their night out in Birmingham’s city centre[/caption]
Temperatures are expected to be widely below average and feeling particularly cold where brisk winds affect the northeast.
There is also a chance of a sprinkling of snow over the very highest mountain peaks by the end of Sunday.
High pressure is due to build as the working week gets underway, which will bring a spell of more settled weather.
Most areas are forecast to become dry, although the far north of Scotland is likely to see further cloud and rain on Monday, and showers could be quite persistent for south-east Kent in particular until mid-week.
Temperatures initially are likely to be below the average for the time of year, with air frosts possible in some exposed rural locations, and some early morning mist or even fog patches are likely, although these should clear quickly post-dawn.
A gradual recovery in temperatures through the week is likely.
Drivers battled through flooded roads in Sale, Manchester, yesterday[/caption]
A woman still managed a smile while protecting herself from the rain in Leeds last night[/caption]
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