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Emma Grimshaw

UK weather: Warnings for snow, ice and rain issued by Met Office in aftermath of Storm Dennis

The UK is set to be lashed by snow, ice and huge downpours for most of this week.

Experts at the Met Office have issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice today (February 18). The alert covers large swathes of Scotland and runs until 11am.

While another yellow warning for rain is in place for flood-hit Wales on Wednesday and Thursday.

Downpours will be persistent in southern and northern Wales on Wednesday with a risk of more homes flooding in the aftermath of Storm Dennis that claimed the lives of three people.

There's also a risk of further transport chaos with more delays and cancellations expected, forecasters at the Met Office predicted.

The warning states: "Rain arriving Wednesday morning may become persistent, and possibly heavy, over areas of high ground in Wales, before clearing Thursday.

"There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.

"Should flooding occur, there is a chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services.

"Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures."

Check the weather forecast near you:

More than 400 properties have been flooded by Storm Dennis, the Environment Agency said.

John Curtin, executive director of flood and coastal risk management, tweeted 420 were flooded, with 18,500 protected.

Residents in Bristol are likely to wake up to a wet start today, with 90 per cent chance of rain from 9am.

The downpours should settle by lunchtime when temperatures are expected to peak at around 9C.

UK weather forecast

Tuesday:

Another windy day with a mixture of sunny spells and showers, heavy at times with hail and thunder in a few spots. Feeling chilly.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Dry start on Wednesday. Rain spreading east, heavy in western areas, clearing to sunshine and showers on Thursday. Further rain spreading southeast on Friday with gales developing across many places.

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