THE summer showers are set to continue this week with a lingering risk of flooding in some parts.

Following a weekend of downpours, some sunshine will force its way through cloud and rain in the early part of this week.

In Sussex, we should see some typical summer weather by Wednesday.

But the Met Office says there is a risk of sudden flooding and standing water which could cause difficult driving conditions, as well as delays and cancellations to public services.

There is also a risk of damage to property from lightning strikes and flooding, as well as a slight chance of power cuts.

In Sussex, the Environment Agency has warned that the River Uck is “high and rising.”

Since 2 am, nearly half a month's rain (20mm) has been recorded at Buxted, and a further 20mm is forecast to fall this morning.

Flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens and approach riverside properties through Buxted, near the White Hart pub and areas around Hempstead Mill on Hempstead Lane, Uckfield.

The Roller Mill, Mill Lane, River Way, Bridge Cottage and Bell Walk could also be affected.

Flood water could approach properties at Isfield Mill and Isfield Bridge, Uckfield.

The Met Office said higher pressure will start to build from the west on Tuesday, bringing more settled conditions for many places by midweek.

 

Meteorologist Craig Snell said: “For a lot of the UK tomorrow it will be like what we have seen over the weekend – plenty of showers around and some of those showers will be heavy.”

He added: “As we head towards the middle of the week, the showers do take a bit of a step back and we generally turn a little bit drier for most as we go into Tuesday.

“There will be some showers around across northern and eastern parts but they won’t be as impactful as they have been.”

Mr Snell continued: “Certainly down in the southern half of the UK, we certainly might have a good few decent days towards the second half of the week, where we will replace the showers with some sunshine and some warmer temperatures.

“So it turns into a bit of a north-south split as we go through this week but I think for all of us the heavy rain will have passed.”

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