Amber weather alert in Bedfordshire as Storm Claudia set to cause flooding and disruption
An amber weather warning has been issued by the Met Office with heavy rain expected to cause some flooding and disruption.
Storm Claudia is set to affect large parts of Bedfordshire bringing gusty winds, heavy rain, and flooding in certain areas.
The Met Office has said fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life, with homes and businesses also at risk of flooding.
Spray and flooding may lead to difficult driving conditions with some road closures expected. There’s also a good chance some communities will be cut off by flooded roads.
The alert comes after a 24-hour yellow weather warning for rain was issued by the UK weather agency affecting large parts of the country.
The yellow weather warning for rain came into effect at 6am today (November 14), and will remain in place until 6am tomorrow morning (November 15).
The more severe amber weather warning for rain was issued ahead of the impact from Storm Claudia.
Storm Claudia, named by Spanish weather agency AEMET, is set to bring "strong gusty winds" and heavy rain to the UK over the next few days.