Happy December! Of course, it’s raining here in Manchester, no signs of snow, which isn’t unusual, but in fact there’s a serious side to our current bout of rain. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain, with some flooding expected, for today (December 1) going into tomorrow (December 2).
According to the Met Office: “An area of heavy rain will move steadily east across the area during Monday. Whilst the rain may ease for a time during the afternoon across Cumbria, another pulse of heavy rain is possible here during the evening, with all rain eventually clearing overnight.
“20-40 mm of rain is likely to fall quite widely across the warning area, but higher ground could see 50-80 mm, with perhaps nearer 100-120 mm in a few places over the Cumbrian fells.
“Strong south to southwesterly winds will also accompany the heavy rain, with gales possible around coasts and over high ground.”
The Met Office also has a detailed forecast for the coming hours into the night.
Today (December 1)
A murky and wet start for most, as a weather system pushes northeastwards bringing widespread and prolonged outbreaks of rain, with heavy downpours and strong gusty winds likely throughout the day. Feeling mild compared to recent days. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Tonight
Wet and windy conditions persisting through the evening, but overnight winds will gradually ease, with cloud and rain clearing to the northeast through the early hours of the morning. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
According to the Met Office, the following areas are set to be most affected:
East Midlands
- Derbyshire
North West England
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Blackpool
- Cheshire East
- Cumbria
- Greater Manchester
- Lancashire
- Merseyside
- Warrington
Amber weather warning for Wales
An amber weather warning is in place for south Wales, with heavy rain likely to bring some disruption and probable flooding on Monday. 20-40 mm of rain will fall extensively across the wider region, but 60-80 mm is expected to accumulate over some south- and southwest-facing high ground in south Wales, with a few places perhaps seeing nearer 100-120 mm.
Keep up with the weather forecast on the Met Office website, and do check before you travel, and take care when out and about.