Yellow warning for rain issued for Tuesday

Heavy rainfall

A yellow warning for rain has been issued across the majority of England for Tuesday (24 September).

Widespread rain is expected with some very heavy rain possible, bringing some disruption from flooding.

The warning is in place from 4am until 11pm.

Spells of very heavy rain are expected to move northeastwards across much of England and Wales during Tuesday. Whilst many areas will see some heavy rain with 15-30 mm widely, some places may see up to 70 mm, much of this in a relatively short space of time, typically less than six hours.

Thunder and lightning is also possible along with strong gusty winds.

What to expect

• Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
• Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life and some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
• Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
• Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
• Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses