Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain this weekend across UK

A yellow weather warning has been issued, with some areas expected to see as much as 100mm of rain

A yellow weather warning is in place across several parts of the UK, with wind and blustery showers expected across most of the country.

Heavy rain and strong gusty winds are due in areas of northeast England, northwest England, southwest Scotland, Strathclyde, Yorkshire and Humber, Central, Tayside and Fife, and Northern Ireland.

The Met Office said flooding and power cuts may be expected in homes, businesses, and on the roads and warns that there is a small chance of fast-flowing or deep water that could cause “danger to life”.

In a statement online, the Met Office said: “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.”

Heavy rainfall is expected for 21 hours, with a warning in place from 9am on Saturday morning to 6am on Sunday morning. The Met Office anticipates around 20 to 40mm of rain, with some areas seeing up to as much as 100mm.

A yellow weather warning hss been issued for parts of the UK (Met Office)

The weather agency said rainfall will spread northeastwards on Saturday and areas may see increasingly strong gusty winds and thunder.

In Northern Ireland, there will be up to 80mm of rain from midday on Saturday to 3am on Sunday morning in County Antrim and County Down.

The persistent heavy rain will have cleared from Wales in the early hours of Sunday morning and will ease in northern England and Scotland by dawn on Sunday. Strong winds and showers will remain strong throughout the day.

The Met Office has reminded people to check the road conditions to avoid delays and see if their property is at risk of flooding (if so, advice is to prepare a flood plan and an emergency flood kit). A yellow weather warning has a very low likelihood and a medium impact.

The persistent heavy rain is expected to ease by dawn on Sunday (Jacob King/PA Wire)

Here is the weather forecast in the UK for the coming week, according to the Met Office.

Today

Cloudy conditions will persist across west Wales, northern England, and southern Scotland, bringing outbreaks of rain, locally heavy. In contrast, much of the south and east will see sunny spells developing, becoming prolonged making it feel very warm.

Tonight

Cloud will extend from northern England and west Wales into western England overnight. Elsewhere, it will remain dry with clear spells, although northern Scotland may see a few showers.

Saturday

Unsettled with outbreaks of rain, locally heavy across western and northern areas of England and Wales. Sunny spells elsewhere with a risk of showers. Very warm in the southeast.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday

Turning colder from Sunday with further heavy rain in places, this turning showery before clearing. Much drier on Monday and Tuesday, with plenty of sunny spells, temperatures below normal.