Warning: Yellow

To expect: Rain

Affected area: Wales

Start time estimate: Sunday 6pm

End time estimate: Sunday 11pm

The Met Office has issued a Yellow rain warning for Wales until Sunday night.

Heavy rainfall will affect Wales. The downpour is predicted to approach the area on Sunday at around 6pm, and it will last until 11pm.

The Yellow alert for rain was issued at 3:56pm on Sunday, December 14.

A Met Office forecast said: “Persistent rain will become heavier on Sunday evening, with 20-30 mm falling by midnight in places. This will lead to a chance of some flooding and travel disruption.”

What to expect

Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer; Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer; Some interruption to power supplies and other services likely.

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 Met Office Warnings & Advice.

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 11pm on Sunday.