Weather Warnings Archive: Friday 16 Feb 2024 10:25 GMT - UK

issued by the Metoffice at
   10:25, 16.02.2024

valid from
   14:00, 15.02.2024
until
   03:00, 16.02.2024

Region: West Midlands

More rain, on already saturated ground, is expected to move north and east to affect parts of the Midlands on Thursday afternoon and, although there remains some uncertainty in the amount of rainfall and timing, 10 to 20 mm may fall quite widely. As a result flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible from rivers. The rain will start to die out from the west after midnight. 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.

A further spell of rain is expected on Thursday afternoon and night.

The public is advised to take extra care, further information and advice can be found here: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/links.html

issued by the Metoffice at
   10:25, 16.02.2024

valid from
   14:00, 15.02.2024
until
   03:00, 16.02.2024

Region: East Midlands

More rain, on already saturated ground, is expected to move north and east to affect parts of the Midlands on Thursday afternoon and, although there remains some uncertainty in the amount of rainfall and timing, 10 to 20 mm may fall quite widely. As a result flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible from rivers. The rain will start to die out from the west after midnight. 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.

A further spell of rain is expected on Thursday afternoon and night.

The public is advised to take extra care, further information and advice can be found here: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/links.html