Heavy rain on Monday and Tuesday could bring some disruption. What to expect: There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads Further details: A band of heavy rain will slowly moving across central-southern and southeast England during Monday, this possibly lasting into Tuesday morning. 20-30 mm of rain is likely to fall quite widely across the warning area, with perhaps as much as 50-60 mm over, for example the North and South Downs. Strong winds, perhaps reaching gale force, will accompany the rainfall, particularly in coastal areas. 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.
