Stowmarket, England, United Kingdom Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Information on update: The likelihood of impacts from further rainfall has decreased across a large part of eastern Britain, though some heavy rain is possible across parts of East Anglia through to mid-late afternoon where the warning remains. A band of rain associated with Storm Benjamin will slowly move east during Thursday but is expected to produce some heavy rain in places, particularly this morning. Whilst most places will only see around 10-15 mm of rain today, a few locations, particularly nearer the coast could see 20-30 mm from shorter bursts of heavy rain.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

Information on update: The impact level has been decreased as a more disruptive scenario is no longer expected. The warning area has been constrained to eastern and southeast England where some low impacts remain possible through to mid-afternoon. A spell of strong northwesterly winds associated with Storm Benjamin are expected this morning through to mid-afternoon. Gusts of 40-45 mph are expected to fairly widely, whilst 50-55 mph is possible along some exposed coasts. Whilst winds will remain strong along the East Anglia coast into Thursday night, the likelihood of impacts will decrease.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings