The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for parts of south Wales and the south west of England, covering areas such as Newport, Pembrokeshire, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, and Carmarthenshire.
The warnings are in place from 2am on Friday until 9am on Saturday.
Storm Ingrid will bring spells of heavy rain and strong winds.
Named by the Portuguese national weather service, the storm will deliver prolonged periods of heavy rainfall and strong gusts throughout Friday.
An early morning band of rain could bring 10–20mm in just a few hours, with already-saturated ground increasing the risk of flooding.
That will be followed by a short break followed by further downpours in the afternoon and overnight.
Forecasters expect another 15–20mm of rain to fall widely across the region by Saturday morning, with some parts seeing as much as 30–40mm.
The yellow warning is classed as “high likelihood, low impact.”
It will still be enough to bring disruption.
Delays to road, rail, air, and ferry transport are likely.
Some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer. Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.
Power cuts are also possible.
The worst of the wind and rain is expected to ease by Saturday morning.
Inland gusts could reach 45–50mph, while coastal areas might see winds up to 60mph.
Coastal routes, seafronts, and nearby communities could be affected by large waves.
People are being reminded to check if their property is at flood risk and to prepare a flood plan and emergency kit if necessary.
Commuters should check road conditions and transport timetables before travelling.
Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea.
Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead.
In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
