Warning: Yellow
To expect: Rain
Affected areas: Wales, West Midlands
Start time estimate: Thursday 5am
End time estimate: Friday 9pm
The Met Office has announced an updated Yellow rain warning for Wales and West Midlands for Thursday and Friday. All local areas affected are listed below.
Heavy rain is forecast for Wales and West Midlands, expected to start at around 5am on Thursday and lasting until Friday at 9pm.
The updated Yellow warning for rain was announced at 10:24am on Friday, February 6.
A Met Office forecast said: “An area of rain, heavy at times, will move northwards during Friday, clearing from the south of the area through the late afternoon and evening. A further 5-10 mm is expected quite widely, and a few places may see 15-25 mm. Given the widely saturated ground conditions, some surface water flooding is probable, with difficult driving conditions from spray, flowing water or flooded roads in particular.”
What to expect
Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer; Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer; Brief interruption to power supplies and other services is possible; Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible.
What should you do during heavy downpours?
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.
Full list of local areas affected
Wales
Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen, Wrexham
West Midlands
Herefordshire, Shropshire
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 9pm on Friday.