...But get ready for more downpours

BRITAIN is braced for yet another battering from severe weather as forecasters said possible flooding caused by further heavy rain could pose a ‘danger to life’.

A yellow warning has been issued across almost all areas of england and Wales for tomorrow.

A band of heavy rain is due to move north-eastwards, followed by heavy thunderstorms. In total, some areas could receive up to two inches of rain. The met office said: ‘There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life.’

Disruption to public transport is expected, as well as possible damage to homes and businesses.

It comes a week after flash floods devastated parts of Swaledale, North Yorkshire, and the town of Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire was evacuated after the dam wall partially collapsed at a nearby reservoir after a torrential downpour.

And the weather forecast has prompted the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to stage their King’s Cup yachting regatta a day earlier than planned.

Kensington Palace announced William and Kate will take part in the event off the Isle of Wight today rather than tomorrow, as originally scheduled.

The couple will compete against a host of celebrities, including comedian John Bishop and adventurer Bear Grylls, when they go head-to-head in the charity race. Yachts taking part in the royal event will represent causes supcompete ported by the duke and duchess. racing in the waters around Cowes, William will compete on behalf of Child Bereavement UK and england Women’s footballer Fara Williams for Centrepoint.

Grylls will skipper a yacht for wildlife conservation organisation Tusk, Bishop will compete for Action on Addiction and Kate will on behalf of the royal Foundation, in connection with her work on the early years development of children.

Today is set to be mostly dry, with temperatures of up to 24C (75F) in southern england and 22C (72F) further north.

Cowes is likely to have a dry start, with temperatures reaching 20C (68F) before rain arrives in the evening. And up to two inches of rain is forecast across almost all parts of the country tomorrow – although parts of east Anglia and Kent may stay dry.

Further weather warnings have been issued for Saturday, with winds of 40mph inland and 50mph in coastal areas. Gusts of up to 60mph are expected in Wales, the midlands and southern england.

meanwhile, heavy thunderstorms are expected in northern england, which could bring more than 1.5 inches (30-40mm) of rain within three hours.

A met office spokesman said the unsettled pattern is likely to continue for the coming days.