Storm Claudia, previously named by the Spanish Meteorological Service, will
bring rain north through Thursday evening and night, becoming prolonged and
heavy throughout Friday, before slowly easing into Saturday morning. Strong
easterly winds will accompany this rain. Accumulations of 30-50 mm are
expected quite widely, with some places receiving 60-80 mm, and in excess of
100 mm over east-facing hills in southeast Wales. This, following recent wet
weather, is likely to lead to surface water and river flooding impacts. Separate
amber warnings have been issued where the likelihood of impacts is higher.