Weather Warning: Rain expected on Thursday could lead to some flooding issues

The Met Office have issued a Yellow Rain Warning valid all day Thursday. Periods of rain may bring some disruption to transport.

Warning Updated 13th November

Reason for update

The warning area has been reduced to focus on the areas from south Wales to southeast England

What to expect

  • There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

  • There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life

  • Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services

  • Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

  • There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads

More details

Periods of rain are expected to become widespread, persistent and locally heavy across parts of England and Wales through Thursday. Rainfall totals of 15-25mm are likely widely with the potential for some spots to see spots potentially seeing totals of 40-60mm.

Please note: Higher totals look most likely over parts of outside of the Anglia region (Bristol, Bath and Northeast Somerset, Wiltshire and into South Gloucestershire).