The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for parts of the UK due to heavy rain and flooding. The weather warning will be in place from 6pm on Thursday (September 26) until 6am on Friday (September 27). The heavy rain associated with the amber weather warning is set to cause flooding, power outages and travel disruptions.
⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Heavy rain across central parts of England Thursday 1800 – Friday 0600 Latest info and for all current weather warnings in force👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️ pic.twitter.
com/fy84TrbgqU — Met Office (@metoffice) September 26, 2024 What to expect from the amber weather warning The Met Office said the amber weather warning was issued across parts of the UK due to heavy rain which is likely to cause flooding and transport disruptions. The heavy rain associated with the amber weather warning is also set to cause: Difficult driving conditions and road closures due to spray and flooding Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded, causing damage to some buildings Communities could be cut off by flooded roads Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services Power cuts and loss of other services A Met Office spokesperson added: "Slow moving showers and thunderstorms will develop through the afternoon, merging into a large band of heavy rain through the evening, before clearing slowly south overnight. "Some places, especially across central and eastern parts of the wa.
