Met Office issues yellow warning for heavy rain in north west

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the region, with wet weather forecast.

This will come into effect from 6pm this evening, Tuesday, and it will remain in force through to midday tomorrow, Wednesday.

Forecasters say that spells of heavy rain on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning may lead to some travel disruption and flooding in places.

There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses, as well as a small chance of flooding.

Where flooding does occur, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services, while spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

A Met Office spokesman said: “Areas of heavy rain are expected to develop and push north across the warning area.

The weather warning area (Image: Met Office)

“Rain will develop in south west England in the late afternoon, before becoming heavier and expanding north on Tuesday evening and overnight into Wednesday.

“Many places will see around 10mm to 20mm of rain, but there is a chance some locations may see considerably more than this over a six-hour period, most likely parts of south west England and south Wales.

“A few places may see 50mm to 80mm of rainfall in six hours. Isolated thunderstorms are also possible in the south of the warning area, with lightning an additional hazard.

“Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.

“Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

“People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance.

“It is easy to do – consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

“Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly. When a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.”