UK weather warnings

An area of rain arriving from the west early on Tuesday is expected to become slow-moving and persistent across this region, most likely eventually clearing southeast in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Much of the warning area is expected to see 15-30 mm of rainfall during this time, and in some places, particularly east facing areas of higher ground, 50-75 mm is possible, which could lead to some flooding. 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: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.