Weather warning for 'heavy and persistent' rain as North East urged to prepare for disruption
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain on Thursday, with people told to expect disruption, particularly to travel
by Sonia Sharma · ChronicleLiveThe North East is set to see heavy rain on Thursday with weather experts issuing a yellow warning.
The Met Office says the whole of the region will be affected by showers this Thursday, September 26, including Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham. The yellow alert runs from midnight on Wednesday to midnight on Thursday.
The Met Office said: "A period of heavy and persistent rain is expected to affect parts of northern England and north Midlands during much of Thursday. The heaviest rainfall is likely to be across the Pennines and North York Moors where 80-100 mm of rainfall could accumulate during the course of the day.
"Elsewhere, totals are likely to be lower, reaching 20-30 mm widely but with a risk of 50-70 mm in some locations. Strong winds may also affect coastal locations and routes over high ground."
They warned people to expect some disruption, particularly to travel. There is a chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses, and there is also a chance that properties 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," the weather experts added. "Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads."
People are being urged to check if their property could be at risk of flooding and consider a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. Drivers are asked to check road conditions, or bus and train timetables if travelling by public transport, and amend travel plans if necessary.
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