Warning: Yellow

To expect: Rain

Affected area: Wales

Start time estimate: Sunday 9am

End time estimate: Sunday 8pm

The Met Office has announced a Yellow rain warning for Wales until Sunday evening.

Persistent rain is forecast to soak Wales, approaching the area on Sunday at around 9am and persisting until 8pm.

The Yellow alert for rain was issued at 5:33am on Sunday, November 9.

A Met Office forecast said: “A band of rain, heavy at times, will move slowly eastwards during today. 10-20 mm of rain falling widely with as much as 35-45 mm in a few places, chiefly over higher ground and mostly falling within 6 hours.”

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.

What should you do during heavy 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. 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 8pm on Sunday.