The weather warning for heavy rain across Preston and Lancashire has been named ‘Storm Christoph’ by the Met Office.

Persistent heavy rain will lead to significant accumulations of rain which could lead to flooding in some areas. 

Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are also likely.

The amber weather warning is valid from 6am on Tuesday through to midday on Thursday.

⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning updated ⚠️⚠️

Rain across parts of central and northern England

Tuesday 0600 – Thursday 1200

Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs

Stay #WeatherAware #StormCristoph ⚠️⚠️ pic.twitter.com/oINCDIOuse

— Met Office (@metoffice) January 18, 2021

Into the weekend the feed of cold air from the north west is likely continue, with further wintry showers into the northwest.

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