A heavy rain warning has been issued for Preston, along with many other parts of England and Wales.

According to the Met Office, the downpour could cause disruption throughout Monday (23 September). The key risks include:

• Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
• 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
• Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
• Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “There is still some uncertainty regarding which areas will be affected by the heaviest rain, but at this stage parts of the Midlands, northeast England and east Wales look most likely to see the greatest accumulations.

“However, anywhere within the warning area could have impactful rainfall through the course of Monday.

“There is potential that 30-50 mm could develop in any part of the warning area, much of which could fall in six hours or less. Some locations could see 80-100 mm over the course of 12 to 24 hours.”

The warning has been classified as Yellow, indicating a low likelihood but a medium impact.

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