Watches/Warnings/Advisories
| Thunderstorm warning County Down (UK229)Valid: 21/05/2024 08:00 - 21:00 | |
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While some places will miss them, heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely again on Tuesday, potentially bringing disruption and flooding.: UPDATED Information on update: Some adjustments to the 'further details' section. Slow-moving heavy showers are expected to develop, especially across central and western parts of Northern Ireland, through the late morning and into the afternoon. In some areas 20-30 mm could fall in just an hour or two, with the wettest spots perhaps seeing as much as 50-60 mm. Hail and lightning may be secondary hazards in places. Showers and storms should ease into the evening. What should I do? Consider if your location is at risk of flash flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Before gusty winds arrive, check to ensure moveable objects or temporary structures are well secured. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, gazebos, sheds, and fences. 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. If you find yourself outside and hear thunder, protect yourself by finding a safe enclosed shelter (such as a car). Do not shelter under or near trees, or other structures which may be struck by lightning. If you are on an elevated area move to lower ground. 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. For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings What to expect: Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures; Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services; There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds; There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater; There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost. |
| Rain warning Cumbria (UK233)Valid: 22/05/2024 00:15 - 23/05/2024 06:00 | |
| Rain warning Derbyshire (UK237)Valid: 22/05/2024 00:15 - 23/05/2024 06:00 | |
| Rain warning Greater Manchester (UK259)Valid: 22/05/2024 00:15 - 23/05/2024 06:00 | |
| Rain warning Isle of Anglesey (UK268)Valid: 22/05/2024 00:15 - 23/05/2024 06:00 | |
| Rain warning Lancashire (UK273)Valid: 22/05/2024 00:15 - 23/05/2024 06:00 | |
| Rain warning Merseyside (UK279)Valid: 22/05/2024 00:15 - 23/05/2024 06:00 | |
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Heavy rain may cause some flooding and disruption to travel. An area of rain is expected to develop across eastern and central England and then move northwestwards to affect northern England and north Wales during Wednesday afternoon. The area of rain could then become slow moving, heavy and persistent, especially over north facing hills, before clearing during Thursday morning. There is a lot of uncertainty over exactly where the heaviest rain will occur and this warning is likely to be updated. Many places will see 30-40 mm of rain, while a few areas may receive 60-80 mm. There is also a small chance that a few upland areas could see much higher totals, in the order of 100-150 mm. 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. For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings What to expect: Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings; Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life; Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible; Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures; Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads. |
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