Persistent and at times heavy rain is expected during Tuesday, leading to a difficult evening commute and flooding in a few places. What to expect: Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible Further details: Rain is expected to arrive from the south during Tuesday morning, turning heavy at times during Tuesday afternoon. The most persistent and heaviest rain is most likely, but not exclusively, to be on south-facing high ground, particularly for Dumfries and Galloway. 20-40 mm of rain is likely to fall quite widely, with a few places perhaps seeing in excess of 60 mm by the end of the day. Accompanying the rain, winds are expected to strengthen along exposed Irish Sea coastlines, with gusts to gale force possible. Spray, and isolated flooding of roads in particular, could make for a difficult evening commute in places with slower traffic and the possibilities of delays due to accidents. 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.
