The Met Office has re-issued flood warnings for Gloucestershire as heavy rain is expected. Residents are advised to take precautions as river levels remain high.
Gloucestershire: The Met Office is warning of heavy rain again. Flood warnings have been updated by the Environment Agency. The River Severn is under red alerts due to Storm Eowyn.
Today, the weather is calmer, but two flood warnings are still active. These are for Severn Ham in Tewkesbury and Apperley and The Leigh, near Gloucester. Some roads are closed due to flooding.
Heavy rain is expected in Tewkesbury from 2 AM to 5 AM on Friday. Light rain will continue until 7 AM, but the rest of the day should be dry.
The Environment Agency is monitoring river levels closely. They expect high levels to persist for the next day. Their staff are working with emergency services and local authorities.
Residents in affected areas should move valuables to safety. The latest warnings and road closures are available from the Environment Agency and Gloucestershire County Council.
For Severn Ham, river levels are still high but slowly falling. Flooding is likely to affect properties and roads in the area.
In Apperley and The Leigh, river levels are rising due to heavy rain. Flooding is expected to impact local roads and caravan parks.
Several roads are closed due to flooding, including Brockhampton Lane and Wainload Lane.
Tonight, expect cloudy skies with rain overnight. It will be breezy, with a low of 1 °C. Tomorrow, rain will clear, leading to sunny spells with a high of 10 °C.
The weekend will be mostly cloudy and breezy, with some light rain. Monday should brighten up, but it will still be chilly at night.
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