The Met Office has now warned Brits that "further rain on Thursday afternoon to early Friday is expected to lead to some transport disruption and exacerbate flooding in places". Anyone living in or travelling through areas highlighted in the newest flood warnings are being urged to prepare a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. Image: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)In South West England, a band of rain will arrive across Cornwall on Thursday afternoon before moving northeast. "The likelihood of impacts from these rainfall amounts is higher than normal due to saturated ground and ongoing flooding following Storm Chandra," the Met Office warned. Image: Met Office) Met Office)Northern Ireland will see spells of heavy rain during Thursday night and Friday.

Source: Daily Mirror January 28, 2026 12:45 UTC