{"id":117550,"date":"2026-02-15T09:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T09:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=117550"},"modified":"2026-02-15T09:31:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T09:31:50","slug":"met-office-issues-warning-70-flood-alerts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/met-office-issues-warning-70-flood-alerts\/","title":{"rendered":"Met Office Issues Stark Warning With 70+ Flood Alerts Still Active"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The warning, issued by the Met Office<\/em><\/strong>, runs until 10am on Sunday, with additional alerts for parts of eastern England later in the day. At the same time, the Environment Agency<\/em><\/strong> reports widespread flood risk, urging residents to remain vigilant as weather systems move eastwards across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The combination of snowfall, icy surfaces and existing floodwater presents a complex picture for travellers and local authorities. According to official updates issued on Sunday morning, 74 flood warnings and more than 160 flood alerts<\/strong> are in place across England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snow and Ice Warning Covers Large Areas of Britain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The yellow warning stretches from Derby northwards across most of Scotland. According to the Met Office<\/em><\/strong>, snow may be \u201cheavy at times\u201d, with accumulations of 1\u20133cm<\/strong> possible at low levels, 3\u20137cm <\/strong>above about 150 metres, and as much as 10\u201315cm<\/strong> above 400 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agency states that areas sheltered to the north of high ground may see very little snow, while ice poses an added hazard, particularly across north-east England and parts of Scotland. There, precipitation could fall on frozen ground, creating \u201cvery slippery conditions<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A separate snow warning has been issued for parts of eastern England from 10am until 4pm on Sunday. The Met Office<\/a><\/em><\/strong> says rain moving eastwards is likely to turn increasingly to sleet and snow, bringing slushy accumulations of around 1cm, with a chance of 2\u20134cm if snowfall briefly intensifies. This is considered more likely over the Lincolnshire Wolds and parts of Norfolk and Suffolk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meteorologist Greg Dewhurst<\/strong> said there would be a blustery start to Sunday for many areas, with outbreaks of showery rain and some hill snow. Snow is expected to turn increasingly to rain through the morning, possibly as a short spell of freezing rain in places, before clearing eastwards and allowing a steady thaw to set in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temperatures are forecast to vary significantly. Milder air moving into the south-west could bring highs of 12C in Cornwall and Devon, while eastern areas are expected to see temperatures closer to 4C or 5C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u26a0\ufe0f Yellow weather warning issued \u26a0\ufe0f

Snow across parts of Eastern England

Sunday 1000 \u2013 1600

Latest info \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/t.co\/QwDLMfRBfs<\/a>

Stay #WeatherAware<\/a>\u26a0\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/mpJpu88Osx<\/a><\/p>— Met Office (@metoffice) February 15, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>