Met Office tells Brits 'prepare emergency kit' in new weather warning for 15 hoursThe Met Office has issued new weather warnings this week, including one for rain spanning several areas such as the Southwest of England, as conditions remain unsettledView 3 Images It is set to become wet and windy this week (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne)Brits living in 39 areas have been urged to prepare an "emergency" kit as the Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning. ‌The alert for rain, which starts at 9am on Thursday and isn't expected to cease until 11.59pm that day, warns residents flooding is likely. Up to 70mm (nearly three inches) of rain is expected during this timeframe, which equates to around a standard January's precipitation for some cities in the areas affected by the warning. ‌The Met Office website reads: "A deepening area of low pressure will migrate northeastwards across England and Wales on Thursday. Due to this concern, Brits living across the affected regions should get "an emergency kit" ready in case of flooding, the Met Office says.

Source: Daily Mirror January 14, 2026 09:01 UTC