The city of Birmingham is preparing for another potential deluge as weather forecasters issue warnings of intense rainfall arriving later this month.
Significant Rainfall Forecast
According to data from WX Charts, which utilises Metdesk information, Birmingham could experience up to 15.6mm of rainfall per hour during the morning of Saturday, November 29. Weather maps for the region have turned shades of green and yellow, clearly indicating the anticipated heavy precipitation.
This concerning forecast suggests a large band of wet weather, bringing both heavy rain and snow, will sweep across England and Wales on that day. The eastern parts of Birmingham, along with neighbouring areas including Solihull and North Warwickshire, are expected to face the most significant downpours.
Potential Impacts and Warnings
This new weather system threatens to cause further flooding in a city still recovering from the effects of Storm Claudia, which earlier this month led to widespread road flooding across the West Midlands.
Adding to the complex weather picture, the southern fringes of Birmingham might even see some snowfall. WX Charts maps show a band of purple, indicating potential snow, arriving across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
Longer-Term Outlook from the Met Office
The Met Office has reinforced these specific forecasts with its own broader prediction for the period from November 24 to December 4, warning of unsettled conditions.
In its long-range forecast, the national weather service stated that after a brief settled spell, cloud and rain bearing Atlantic systems are expected to return, leading to a trend back towards more changeable and potentially unsettled conditions. While temperatures are forecast to rise above average with the arrival of these Atlantic systems, the overall picture remains one of meteorological uncertainty towards the end of the period.
