UK weather warnings

A band of rain will move east across the area through Monday to bring a spell of heavy and persistent rain. Rain will reach Cornwall during Monday morning but won't reach eastern parts of the warning area until Monday afternoon. 20-30 mm of rain is expected to fall widely with as much as 40-50 mm over some hills. Conditions will likely improve across Cornwall through the afternoon, but will persist across the east of the area until the end of the day. What should I do? 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.

Periods of rain will develop during Monday afternoon, lasting into Tuesday morning. Rain will be heavy and persistent in places, especially across areas exposed to brisk east-southeasterly winds. Widely 15-30 mm of rain is likely across the warning area, with as much as 50-60 mm across the Mournes. What should I do? 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: the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.