UK flood updates — Met Office issues yellow weather warning as Brits warned to ‘get to high ground’ amid heavy rain

By Henry Moore

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for wind and rain across the UK today.

Strong winds of up to 65mph will likely bring "hazardous coastal conditions" before they push inland.

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By Henry Moore

Brits in West Sussex were issued an urgent flood warning this morning amid heavy rain across the south of England.

Fire crews rushed to curb "severe flooding" at Medmerry holiday park in West Sussex in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue said: "Anyone within the vicinity should get to high ground if possible, unless unable to leave their residence.

"Anyone requiring life-saving intervention or trapped in their residence should use 999 to contact Fire and Rescue Service or the Coastguard.

"Please avoid the area to allow rescue operations to continue safely and effectively."

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