Weekend of heavy rain for Preston as Met Office issues latest yellow weather warning

Rain creating a risk of spray on a road in South Ribble. Pic: Blog Preston

Preston can expect a weekend of rain, according to the latest warning from the Met Office.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain for Preston, and most of England, stretching from 3pm tomorrow (February 17) until 6pm on Sunday (February 18).

The warning states that spells of heavy rain will move from west to east across the warning area. Due to the rain over the last week, the ground is already wet, which could add to disruption.

According to the warning, there is a chance of flooding to some homes and businesses, spray and flooding on roads and public transport is likely to be delayed.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “An area of persistent and occasionally heavy rain is expected to move from west to east across the warning area during Saturday and Sunday, falling on already saturated ground.

“Rain will clear western areas early Sunday, whilst rate of clearance from east and southeast England is open to some uncertainty, but all areas should become dry by evening.”

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