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Storm Babet on the way as heavy rain warning in place for Preston and Lancashire

Posted on - 19th October, 2023 - 1:26pm | Author - | Posted in - Preston News, Preston weather
Storm clouds over Preston Docks Pic: Tony Worrall
Storm clouds over Preston Docks Pic: Tony Worrall

Weather warnings are in place across Preston, with Storm Babet on the way.

A yellow rain weather warning is in place from midnight Friday (20 October) to 6am Saturday (21 October) morning.

The persistent and, at times heavy rain, could lead to some disruption from early Friday through to early Saturday.

A yellow rain warning means:

  • Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life
  • Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
  • Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
  • Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
  • Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
  • Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses

The majority of Northern England and Scotland have a range of weather warnings in force for the next 48-hours as Storm Babet prepares to sweep in.

Two weeks ago Preston saw the River Ribble burst its banks at a number of locations after persistent and heavy rainfall.

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