Heavy rain associated with Storm Benjamin is likely to lead to some disruption on Thursday What to expect: 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 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 There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads Further details: Storm Benjamin is expected to bring heavy rain to this area on Thursday. Confidence in the precise track of the storm remains lower than usual for this type of weather system, which leads to continued uncertainty over the location of highest rainfall totals. That said, totals are expected to widely reach 20-30 mm within the warning area, with some places seeing 30-50 mm. There is also a very low chance of a more developed system bringing very isolated rainfall totals of 60-90 mm. In association with the rain, conditions are expected to turn windy, with gales initially for coastal areas but becoming more widespread during the morning. 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.
