Warning: Yellow

To expect: Rain

Affected areas: Wales, West Midlands

Start time estimate: Sunday 1pm

End time estimate: Tuesday 10pm

The Met Office has issued an updated Yellow rain warning for Wales and West Midlands from Sunday to Tuesday.

The warning is covering parts of Wales, West Midlands. All local areas affected are listed below.

Heavy downpours will impact Wales and West Midlands. The rainfall is projected to arrive across the areas on Sunday at around 1pm, and it will last until Tuesday 10pm.

The updated Yellow warning for rain was announced at 11:18am on Saturday, January 25.

A Met Office forecast said: “On top of the widespread 20-30 mm of rain, and with some places seeing as much as 40mm of rain, a further 20-30mm, and very isolated totals of 50-60mm, are expected through Monday and Tuesday, before rain and showers finally begin to ease.”

What to expect

Spray and flooding will likely lead to difficult driving conditions and possibly even some road closures; Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer; Flooding of a few properties is possible.

What should you do during intense rain?

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’s 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. For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings.

Full list of local areas affected

Wales
Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan

West Midlands
Herefordshire

What is an updated 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 effect until 10pm on Tuesday.