Heavy rain may cause travel disruption and flooding this weekend What to expect: A few homes and businesses flooded Bus and train services affected with journey times taking longer Spray and flooding on roads will make journey times longer Some interruption to power supplies and other services Further details: Further spells of rain, heavy at times, are likely during Saturday afternoon and night before clearing into the North Sea by dawn Sunday. 20-30 mm may fall fairly widely with a chance of 50 to 60 mm over high ground in a few places. Strong winds may accompany this heavy rain, particularly during the evening. 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.
