The Met Office ‘Be Alert’ yellow weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds at the weekend has been extended.
The weather warning issued yesterday (Thursday) was valid from the early hours of Saturday morning until the early hours of Sunday morning.
It has now been extended to the whole of Saturday and Sunday. The warning reads:
After a wet week, further heavy and at times thundery showers, will merge into longer spells of rain for a time between early Saturday and Sunday morning.
Many parts of the warning area will see 15-30 mm, whilst the wettest spots, most likely close to English Channel coasts, could see 50-70 mm.
In addition, overnight Saturday into early Sunday, strong winds gusting 45-55 mph are also probable along exposed parts of the English Channel coastline.
What to expect
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services
- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
You can stay up to date with the weather warning by visiting the Met Office website.
