British weather: Two flood warnings issued as British prepare for unpredictable week | Weather | News

The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency has issued two active flood warnings for two regions in Scotland. They warn that floods are possible and call on residents to be prepared.

The flood warning is the lowest level of flood warning that can be issued and has been active for the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway since around 17:00 on Sunday.

The warning will last until further notice, but is expected to end Monday morning.

The Agency also warned that “there is a risk of local flood impacts of surface water and smaller rivers”.

They added: “Impacts could include flooding to low-lying land and roads and disruption to travel.”

Residents in the affected regions are advised to “stay vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions that help protect you and your property”.

“Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188.”

BBC meteorologist Matt Taylor has warned that wet weather can be expected early this week.

He said: “Between 40 and 80 mm of rain falls mainly around the hills and coasts of the west of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.”

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According to Mr Taylor, “temperatures are average for this time of year”.

Those attending Wimbledon from the middle of the week will face unpredictable weather with “very uncertain conditions on Wednesday with fast and sharp showers across the UK”, according to the BBC.

This weather will continue into the last half of the week with a mix of wet and dry times before clearing up for the weekend.

Areas in the south will be between 19C and 22C over the weekend, according to WXCHARTS, with Scotland staying cold in the low teens.