The Met Office has issued a weather warning as heavy rain is forecasted to begin at 5 AM today and continue through to 10 AM on Friday, September 27, raising concerns for flooding and significant travel disruptions across the city and surrounding areas.
Residents are advised to remain vigilant and take precautions, as conditions are expected to deteriorate throughout the day.
Authorities warn that the heavy rainfall could lead to localized flooding, power cuts, and disruptions to bus and train services, with treacherous road conditions possibly blocking some routes.
Be prepared for possible power cuts and disruptions to public transport services today.While the severity of impacts will vary, large parts of England and Wales are expected to be affected by heavy rain, especially tonight into Friday morning, with some locations experiencing rainfall totals of 20-30mm within just a couple of hours and possible accumulations reaching 40-60mm over a 4-6 hour period.
Today’s hourly forecast includes light showers in the early morning, transitioning to sunny intervals, with heavy showers expected in the afternoon.
Tomorrow’s forecast indicates light rain in the morning, overcast skies by mid-morning, and some sunny intervals later in the day.
As the weekend approaches, drier conditions with lighter winds are expected, though isolated showers cannot be ruled out. Stay safe and stay informed as the weather develops.