MET office issue yellow warning for rain

MET office issue yellow warning for rain

The MET office have issued a yellow weather warning for rain on Sunday September 22nd.

Although some places will stay dry, heavy rain may cause some localised flooding and travel disruption across the area.

A MET office spokesperson commented; “Scattered thundery showers will move north across parts of England and Wales at times overnight, whilst areas of heavy rain will probably move northwards during Sunday. Although some places may stay dry, 30-40 mm could fall in 3-6 hours in a few spots. The rain will clear away northeastwards during the afternoon, but will be followed by heavy showers or thunderstorms in southwest England and perhaps Wales, which could give a further 20-30 mm in 1-2 hours.”

The warning is in place from 00:15 and 20:00 on Sunday. (22nd September 2019)

What to expect

  • Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely
  • Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
  • Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
  • Some interruption to power supplies may occur due to lightning

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