Warning: Yellow
To expect: Rain
Affected areas: North East England, Yorkshire and Humber
Start time estimate: Monday 6am
End time estimate: Tuesday 3am
The Met Office has announced a Yellow rain warning for North East England and Yorkshire and Humber for Monday and Tuesday. All local areas affected are listed below.
Intense showers are forecast for the regions, expected to start at around 6am on Monday and continuing until Tuesday at 3am.
The Yellow warning for rain was issued at 10:18am on Sunday, December 14.
A Met Office forecast said: “Rain is likely to become persistent and heavy at times during Monday through to the early hours of Tuesday. Rainfall totals of 20-30 mm are expected to build up widely with the potential for 40-50 mm in a few areas.”
What to expect
Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer; Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer; Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible; Some interruption to power supplies and other services possible.
What should you do during persistent rain?
Keep yourself and others safe; prepare to avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous road conditions. If you must travel, ensure you watch for possible danger and drive cautiously. It is not safe to drive, walk or swim through floodwater, avoid it where possible and if you are affected by fast flowing or deep-water call 999, and wait for help. Preparing a flood kit could save you from loss or damage due to flooding to your home or business. In your flood kit have: insurance and any other important documents; a torch & spare batteries; a first aid kit, prescription medicines and supplies for looking after your family members or pets; and warm, waterproof clothes, blankets, food and water. Consider checking on vulnerable people that you know including older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone; they may need support with food and medical supplies. If you are worried about your health or that of somebody you know, ring NHS 111. Stay up to date with the weather forecast for your area and follow advice from emergency services and local authorities. For further details see Met Office Warnings & Advice.
Full list of local regions affected
North East England
Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland
Yorkshire and Humber
North Yorkshire
What is a yellow weather warning?
The Met Office has three categories of weather warning, depending on the likely impact of severe weather and also how likely it is to strike in a particular area.
A yellow warning is issued when weather conditions are expected to disrupt travel and traffic and may impact on daily routines but are not likely to pose a risk to life or property.
An amber warning is more severe and advises people to think about changing their plans to minimise the risk.
A red warning means weather conditions are expected to be dangerous with widespread damage to property and a risk to life, with the public usually advised to avoid travelling.
The Yellow weather alert for rain will remain in place until 3am on Tuesday.