The Met Office has issued warnings regarding Storm Claudia, which is forecast to bring significant rainfall and strong winds to various parts of the United Kingdom. Heavy and persistent rain is anticipated across central and southern England and Wales from Friday into Saturday, with some localities potentially experiencing a month's worth of rain (60-80mm widely, over 150mm in amber warning areas) within 24 hours. Concurrently, gusty winds reaching 60-70mph are possible in exposed areas of northwest England and northwest Wales.
Currently, seven regional flood alerts and two local flood warnings are active in Fife, Central, and southern Scotland due to ongoing heavy rainfall. The broader forecast indicates wet conditions in Northern Ireland, southern Scotland, and northern England today, with a band of rain moving northwards across southern and central regions tonight. Friday's outlook projects very wet weather for England and Wales accompanied by a strong easterly wind, while Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to experience colder temperatures, sunny spells, and isolated showers.
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