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The Met Office has issued Yellow weather warnings for rain across South Wales, including Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, as Storm Ingrid brings another spell of wet and windy weather to the region.

Forecasters say the storm — named by the Portuguese national weather service — will sweep in from the southwest early on Friday, with conditions expected to worsen through the day and into Saturday morning.

Met Office radar showing bands of heavy rain and strong winds moving across South West Wales as Storm Ingrid approaches. Image: Met Office.

“Potential for disruption” across the region

Met Office Chief Forecaster Neil Armstrong said the system could cause problems even though rainfall totals in Wales won’t reach the extreme levels expected in parts of Scotland.

“While rainfall totals in Northern Ireland, south Wales and parts of the southwest of England won’t reach those that we’ll see in parts of Scotland, there’s still a potential for some disruption, particularly for travel.”

The Met Office says the warnings highlight the risk of fast‑flowing or deep floodwater, difficult driving conditions and the possibility of some communities being temporarily cut off.

⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️

Rain & wind across southern parts of Wales and southwest England

Friday 02:00 – Saturday 09:00

Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs

Stay #WeatherAware⚠️ pic.twitter.com/Rg8eJViQVy
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 22, 2026

Heavy rain falling on already saturated ground

Storm Ingrid is expected to bring more than 20mm of rain for some areas, falling on ground already soaked by weeks of unsettled weather. Forecasters warn that even modest rainfall could lead to surface flooding, swollen rivers and blocked routes.

Along the coast, large waves and strong gusts are likely, with winds of 45–50mph inland and peaks of up to 60mph possible in exposed areas.

Friday looks worst for South West Wales

The Met Office says the worst of the weather for Wales will arrive on Friday, with rain pushing in from the southwest and lingering into Saturday morning before easing.

Scotland will continue to see the heaviest rainfall, with some high‑ground areas expected to exceed 100mm, but South West Wales remains firmly in the zone for disruption.

More unsettled weather to follow

Low pressure will continue to dominate through the weekend, bringing further spells of rain and wind. Looking ahead to next week, the Met Office says there is still uncertainty, but wintry conditions are possible in parts of the UK, especially further north and east.

#floodRisk #heavyRain #MetOffice #StormIngrid #StrongWind #YellowWeatherWarning

#floodrisk #heavyrain #metoffice #stormingrid #strongwind #yellowweatherwarning

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-01-13 · 20:48 UTC

Almost 300 millimetres of rain on #VancouverIsland in three-day drenching

A number of communities in #BritishColumbia’s south coast have received more than 100 millimetres of rain in the atmospheric river event over the last three days, with one station reporting nearly 300 millimetres.

Jan. 13, 2026

VANCOUVER - "A number of communities in British Columbia’s south coast have received more than 100 millimetres of rain in the atmospheric river event over the last three days, with one station reporting nearly 300 millimetres.

#EnvironmentCanada says the #KennedyLake Forestry Station on Vancouver Island received a whopping 286 millimetres from Saturday to Monday.

"On the mainland, #PortMellon reported 204 millimetres.

"The weather agency says at least 20 weather stations in the region reported rain of more than 100 millimetres, including 168 millimetres in #Ucluelet.

"Other parts of Metro #Vancouver and the Lower Mainland were also drenched, with #Squamish reporting 132 millimetres.

"The #HeavyRain triggered several evacuation orders and alerts in areas including Chemainus Bridge and the Nanaimo Regional District on Vancouver Island, with one evacuation order for a single property near #ParksvilleBC.

"Much of B.C.‘s south coast and Vancouver Island remain under a flood watch, with a flood warning sill in effect for the Englishman River near Parksville.

"This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 13, 2026."

Source:
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/british-columbia/almost-300-millimetres-of-rain-on-vancouver-island-in-three-day-drenching/article_6fcf5d52-f6cd-50af-b76f-e1f07a5bd306.html

#ExtremeWeather #ExtremeWx #ExtremeRain #ClimateChange #CanadianWx

#vancouverisland #britishcolumbia #environmentcanada #kennedylake #portmellon #ucluelet

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-01-13 · 20:48 UTC

Almost 300 millimetres of rain on #VancouverIsland in three-day drenching

A number of communities in #BritishColumbia’s south coast have received more than 100 millimetres of rain in the atmospheric river event over the last three days, with one station reporting nearly 300 millimetres.

Jan. 13, 2026

VANCOUVER - "A number of communities in British Columbia’s south coast have received more than 100 millimetres of rain in the atmospheric river event over the last three days, with one station reporting nearly 300 millimetres.

#EnvironmentCanada says the #KennedyLake Forestry Station on Vancouver Island received a whopping 286 millimetres from Saturday to Monday.

"On the mainland, #PortMellon reported 204 millimetres.

"The weather agency says at least 20 weather stations in the region reported rain of more than 100 millimetres, including 168 millimetres in #Ucluelet.

"Other parts of Metro #Vancouver and the Lower Mainland were also drenched, with #Squamish reporting 132 millimetres.

"The #HeavyRain triggered several evacuation orders and alerts in areas including Chemainus Bridge and the Nanaimo Regional District on Vancouver Island, with one evacuation order for a single property near #ParksvilleBC.

"Much of B.C.‘s south coast and Vancouver Island remain under a flood watch, with a flood warning sill in effect for the Englishman River near Parksville.

"This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 13, 2026."

Source:
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/british-columbia/almost-300-millimetres-of-rain-on-vancouver-island-in-three-day-drenching/article_6fcf5d52-f6cd-50af-b76f-e1f07a5bd306.html

#ExtremeWeather #ExtremeWx #ExtremeRain #ClimateChange #CanadianWx

#vancouverisland #britishcolumbia #environmentcanada #kennedylake #portmellon #ucluelet

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-01-13 · 20:48 UTC

Almost 300 millimetres of rain on #VancouverIsland in three-day drenching

A number of communities in #BritishColumbia’s south coast have received more than 100 millimetres of rain in the atmospheric river event over the last three days, with one station reporting nearly 300 millimetres.

Jan. 13, 2026

VANCOUVER - "A number of communities in British Columbia’s south coast have received more than 100 millimetres of rain in the atmospheric river event over the last three days, with one station reporting nearly 300 millimetres.

#EnvironmentCanada says the #KennedyLake Forestry Station on Vancouver Island received a whopping 286 millimetres from Saturday to Monday.

"On the mainland, #PortMellon reported 204 millimetres.

"The weather agency says at least 20 weather stations in the region reported rain of more than 100 millimetres, including 168 millimetres in #Ucluelet.

"Other parts of Metro #Vancouver and the Lower Mainland were also drenched, with #Squamish reporting 132 millimetres.

"The #HeavyRain triggered several evacuation orders and alerts in areas including Chemainus Bridge and the Nanaimo Regional District on Vancouver Island, with one evacuation order for a single property near #ParksvilleBC.

"Much of B.C.‘s south coast and Vancouver Island remain under a flood watch, with a flood warning sill in effect for the Englishman River near Parksville.

"This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 13, 2026."

Source:
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/british-columbia/almost-300-millimetres-of-rain-on-vancouver-island-in-three-day-drenching/article_6fcf5d52-f6cd-50af-b76f-e1f07a5bd306.html

#ExtremeWeather #ExtremeWx #ExtremeRain #ClimateChange #CanadianWx

#vancouverisland #britishcolumbia #environmentcanada #kennedylake #portmellon #ucluelet

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-01-13 · 20:48 UTC

Almost 300 millimetres of rain on #VancouverIsland in three-day drenching

A number of communities in #BritishColumbia’s south coast have received more than 100 millimetres of rain in the atmospheric river event over the last three days, with one station reporting nearly 300 millimetres.

Jan. 13, 2026

VANCOUVER - "A number of communities in British Columbia’s south coast have received more than 100 millimetres of rain in the atmospheric river event over the last three days, with one station reporting nearly 300 millimetres.

#EnvironmentCanada says the #KennedyLake Forestry Station on Vancouver Island received a whopping 286 millimetres from Saturday to Monday.

"On the mainland, #PortMellon reported 204 millimetres.

"The weather agency says at least 20 weather stations in the region reported rain of more than 100 millimetres, including 168 millimetres in #Ucluelet.

"Other parts of Metro #Vancouver and the Lower Mainland were also drenched, with #Squamish reporting 132 millimetres.

"The #HeavyRain triggered several evacuation orders and alerts in areas including Chemainus Bridge and the Nanaimo Regional District on Vancouver Island, with one evacuation order for a single property near #ParksvilleBC.

"Much of B.C.‘s south coast and Vancouver Island remain under a flood watch, with a flood warning sill in effect for the Englishman River near Parksville.

"This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 13, 2026."

Source:
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/british-columbia/almost-300-millimetres-of-rain-on-vancouver-island-in-three-day-drenching/article_6fcf5d52-f6cd-50af-b76f-e1f07a5bd306.html

#ExtremeWeather #ExtremeWx #ExtremeRain #ClimateChange #CanadianWx

#canadianwx #climatechange #extremerain #extremewx #extremeweather #parksvillebc

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-01-13 · 20:48 UTC

Almost 300 millimetres of rain on #VancouverIsland in three-day drenching

A number of communities in #BritishColumbia’s south coast have received more than 100 millimetres of rain in the atmospheric river event over the last three days, with one station reporting nearly 300 millimetres.

Jan. 13, 2026

VANCOUVER - "A number of communities in British Columbia’s south coast have received more than 100 millimetres of rain in the atmospheric river event over the last three days, with one station reporting nearly 300 millimetres.

#EnvironmentCanada says the #KennedyLake Forestry Station on Vancouver Island received a whopping 286 millimetres from Saturday to Monday.

"On the mainland, #PortMellon reported 204 millimetres.

"The weather agency says at least 20 weather stations in the region reported rain of more than 100 millimetres, including 168 millimetres in #Ucluelet.

"Other parts of Metro #Vancouver and the Lower Mainland were also drenched, with #Squamish reporting 132 millimetres.

"The #HeavyRain triggered several evacuation orders and alerts in areas including Chemainus Bridge and the Nanaimo Regional District on Vancouver Island, with one evacuation order for a single property near #ParksvilleBC.

"Much of B.C.‘s south coast and Vancouver Island remain under a flood watch, with a flood warning sill in effect for the Englishman River near Parksville.

"This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 13, 2026."

Source:
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/british-columbia/almost-300-millimetres-of-rain-on-vancouver-island-in-three-day-drenching/article_6fcf5d52-f6cd-50af-b76f-e1f07a5bd306.html

#ExtremeWeather #ExtremeWx #ExtremeRain #ClimateChange #CanadianWx

#vancouverisland #britishcolumbia #environmentcanada #kennedylake #portmellon #ucluelet

Editor @[email protected] · 2026-01-09 · 10:17 UTC

Swansea escapes Storm Goretti snow – but Wales still hit by thundersnow, travel chaos and power cuts

While South West Wales’ main urban centres saw rain instead of the heavy snow forecast, conditions elsewhere deteriorated sharply, with parts of Pembrokeshire even experiencing rare thundersnow as schools shut, rail lines suspended, mountain roads closed and hundreds of homes left without power.

Mountain routes shut as blizzards hit higher ground

The Bwlch mountain road (A4107) was closed at 7pm on Thursday after conditions became unsafe. The joint decision by Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend and Rhondda Cynon Taf councils followed reports of drifting snow and falling temperatures. The route reopened shortly after 8am today.

Pembrokeshire saw some of the worst conditions, with heavy snow, sleet and strong winds creating hazardous driving on higher ground. The B4329 between Haverfordwest and Cardigan, which crosses the Preseli Hills, remained closed for long periods as blizzards hit the route.

Issues were also reported on the B4313 between Fishguard and Narberth, where drifting snow made conditions treacherous across the northern foothills.

Further south, the A478 from Clunderwen to Cardigan saw significant snow in places, with drivers warned to avoid higher ground as accumulations built up.

Council teams worked through the night to clear fallen trees, deal with surface water flooding and keep primary routes open.

Thundersnow caught on camera in Pembrokeshire

A dramatic burst of thundersnow was captured in Pembrokeshire overnight, with lightning illuminating heavy snowfall as Storm Goretti swept across the county.

Local resident Harvey Harbour filmed the moment and shared it on X, showing bright flashes lighting up the sky as snow fell across the area.

You can watch the video here:

Thundersnow!⚡❄️
Pembrokeshire
Never experienced anything like this…😰#uksnow #walesnow
#thundersnow #lightning #pembrokeshire #snow pic.twitter.com/OXONFBBzFM
— Harvey Harber (@HarberHarv7128) January 8, 2026

What is thundersnow?

Thundersnow is a rare weather phenomenon where a thunderstorm produces snow instead of rain.

It happens when a strong, unstable weather system forms above very cold air at ground level. The storm still generates lightning and thunder, but the precipitation falls as snow.

The lightning often appears brighter because it reflects off the snowflakes, while the thunder sounds quieter because the snow absorbs the sound.

Thundersnow can bring sudden heavy downpours of snow, reduced visibility and rapidly worsening road conditions.

Rail disruption continues across Wales

Transport for Wales services remain heavily affected, with suspensions and reduced timetables on several lines following snow, ice and fallen trees.

Routes impacted include:

Craven Arms to Swansea (Heart of Wales Line)
West of Carmarthen
Maesteg to Ebbw
Wrexham to Bidston
Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog

CrossCountry services between Cardiff and Birmingham are not running, and passengers are being urged to check before travelling.

Your earlier Swansea Bay News reporting highlighted “do not travel” warnings issued yesterday as rail operators shut lines ahead of the storm.

Schools shut and power cuts reported

Across Wales, at least 150 schools are closed today, with Powys, Blaenau Gwent and Wrexham among the worst affected.

Around 600 homes were without power this morning, with further outages reported in north and mid Wales. Pembrokeshire also saw power cuts around Clunderwen and Bridell, alongside burst water mains in Haverfordwest.

Emergency services across Ceredigion and Powys reported “numerous incidents” overnight, with police urging people to avoid all but essential travel.

Swansea spared – but warnings remain in force

Despite fears of thundersnow and blizzard conditions reaching Swansea Bay, the city avoided the worst of the storm, with rain and sleet falling instead of snow.

However, Amber and Yellow warnings for snow, rain and wind remain in place across much of Wales, and forecasters say conditions may continue to change through the day.

Bridgend Council said all routes in the county borough remain open after crews dealt with fallen trees and blocked drains overnight.

What happens next

The Met Office says Storm Goretti remains a “multi‑hazard event”, with snow, strong winds and heavy rain still expected to bring disruption in parts of Wales.

Gusts of up to 70mph are forecast along the south coast, while higher ground in mid and north Wales may see further snow and ice as temperatures fluctuate.

Swansea Bay News will continue to update readers as the situation develops.

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Ireland @[email protected] · 2025-12-31 · 09:37 UTC

https://www.europesays.com/ie/259591/ Flooding claims a life as deluge cuts north-west Queensland roads, isolates towns #BureauOfMeteorology #DisasterRelief #Éire #Environment #FloodWaterRising #Flooding #HeavyRain #IE #Ireland #NorthernQueensland #QueenslandFloods #RoadClosures #Science #SevereWeatherSystem #TropicalLow

#tropicallow #severeweathersystem #science #roadclosures #queenslandfloods #northernqueensland

UK @[email protected] · 2025-12-31 · 09:09 UTC

https://www.europesays.com/uk/664357/ Flooding claims a life as deluge cuts north-west Queensland roads, isolates towns #BureauOfMeteorology #DisasterRelief #Environment #FloodWaterRising #flooding #HeavyRain #NorthernQueensland #QueenslandFloods #RoadClosures #Science #SevereWeatherSystem #TropicalLow #UK #UnitedKingdom

#unitedkingdom #uk #tropicallow #severeweathersystem #science #roadclosures

United States @[email protected] · 2025-12-23 · 18:40 UTC

Deadly winter storm arrives in Southern California, bringing flood, travel risks

A major…
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DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2025-12-22 · 03:24 UTC

2nd #AtmosphericRiver to flood #California with firehose of rain into Christmas

#HeavyRain and #flooding problems experienced in the #Northwest in recent weeks from atmospheric rivers will shift farther south into California through Christmas Day with major travel disruptions and safety concerns.

By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist

Published Dec 21, 2025

"Two main atmospheric rivers will force copious amounts of #Pacific moisture into #California this week. Heavy rain with incidents of flooding, washouts and mudslides will expand and shift from north to south over the state, leading to travel disruptions at the very least and posing some risk to lives and property in extreme cases. The #SierraNevada will receive many feet of snow as freezing levels lower through the week and the region is affected by both atmospheric rivers.

"The storms are hitting at a busy time of the year, with many traveling short and long distances, running errands and planning outdoor activities.

"The first atmospheric river was already in progress and will continue to focus on Northern to Central California into Wednesday. A second atmospheric river is forecast to develop and concentrate on Central and Southern California from Tuesday night through Christmas Day. But even beyond Christmas, lingering moisture will lead to additional rounds of showers and mountain snow, according to AccuWeather.

"Through Wednesday, much of the #Sacramento Valley and the #SanFrancisco Bay region will receive 2-4 inches of rain with locally higher amounts. The anticipated rainfall for San Francisco in the stormy pattern into next weekend will bring from one to two times the historical average for December.

"On the west- and southwest-facing mountainsides of the Coast Ranges and the Sierra Nevada, 4-12 inches of rain will pour down with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 20 inches.

"At times, multiple inches of rain can fall in a matter of hours, overwhelming storm drains and causing small streams and short rivers to quickly overflow their banks. As the ground becomes saturated, the risk of debris flows, road washouts and hillside collapses will increase substantially.

"From Tuesday night to early Friday, the second atmospheric river will spray rain of varying intensity throughout Central and Southern California.

"A general 4-6 inches of rain is forecast to fall on the Los Angeles basin. Downtown, L.A. had seven times its historical average monthly rainfall for November with 5.53 inches. While no rain has fallen so far in L.A. this month, from two to three times December's average rainfall of 2.48 inches may occur with the stormy pattern from Tuesday to Saturday.

"On the southwest-facing hillsides of the Transverse Ranges, 6-12 inches will pour down with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 16 inches. Even in many desert areas of Southeastern California, between 0.25 of an inch to 1 inch of rain is expected to fall.

"Just as with the first atmospheric river up north, rain will be drenching, leading to rapid urban flooding and flooding of small streams and short-run rivers, along with mudslides, washouts and the potential for hillside slides in Southern California. "

Source:
https://www.accuweather.com/en/severe-weather/2nd-atmospheric-river-to-flood-california-with-firehose-of-rain-into-christmas/1846140

#ClimateChange #AtmosphericRivers #ExtremeWeather #ExtremeRain #Landslides #Flooding #ExtremeWx

#atmosphericriver #california #heavyrain #flooding #northwest #pacific

SetSideB @[email protected] · 2025-12-17 · 15:00 UTC

Leaving Kakariko Village At The Wrong Moment Makes Hyrule Go Crazy
Wow, Ocarina of Time has some bizarre glitches. There is one where if you talk to a character with a specific object in hand, you get absolutely the wrong item in return. I need to pin down the details so I'll talk about that one later.

In the meantime, he
https://setsideb.com/leaving-kakariko-village-at-the-wrong-moment-makes-hyrule-go-crazy/
#niche #retro #glitch #HeavyRain #niche #ocarinaoftime #retro #Skawo #zelda

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