Weather update for Wiltshire
Monday, 9th February 2009
Updated 18.20
The latest information from the Met Office advises that severe weather is expected tonight (Monday 9th February 2009) and tomorrow (Tuesday 10th February 2009).

Heavy rain is forecast for the county overnight and tomorrow with North Wiltshire still at risk of heavy snow. The outbreaks of rain will be persistent and combine this with melting snow, may lead to localised flooding.
 
Those people living in flood risk areas are advised to take precautionary action. We have been advised the A3102 at Mile Elm is flooded and the liklehoood of the River Avon at Sutton Benger breaching its banks is extremely high as water levels are already much higher than normal.

Wiltshire County Council urges drivers to take care when driving due to possible surface water on the roads. Ploughs are being deployed to the north of the county in preparation. Priorities are switching focus from clearing snow to flood planning

Members of the public are encouraged to listen to their local radio station and visit the Met Office website for further updates. The Environment Agency website will show regular information of any localised flood warnings.

The Met Office: www.metoffice.gov.uk
The Environment Agency: www.environment-agency.gov.uk
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