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Met Office Issues Yellow warning for Yorkshire & Humber

In Effect From:
May 26th, 12:00 pm
In Effect Till:
May 26th, 8:00 pm
Current Status:
Warning No Longer In Effect

Heavy showers and thunderstorms moving slowly could cause flooding and disruption in certain areas.

Expect slow-moving showers and thunderstorms to develop on Sunday afternoon, with rainfall accumulations varying significantly across the warning area. Organized showers may bring 20-30 mm of rain in an hour or less, with the potential for frequent lightning and hail in the eastern region.

To prepare, assess if your location is at risk of flash flooding and plan accordingly. Secure moveable objects and temporary structures before gusty winds arrive, including bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, gazebos, sheds, and fences. Check road conditions for travel adjustments, and gather essential items like torches, batteries, and a mobile phone power pack in case of power cuts.

If outside during a thunderstorm, seek shelter in an enclosed space like a car, avoiding trees and other structures that may attract lightning strikes. Stay informed of changing weather warnings by regularly checking for updates.

What To EXPECT

  • There is a slight chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater and lightning strikes
  • Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
  • Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
  • There is a small chance that some communities become temporarily cut off by flooded roads
  • There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost

Regions Affected

East Midlands

  • Derby
  • Derbyshire
  • Leicester
  • Leicestershire
  • Lincolnshire
  • Northamptonshire
  • Nottingham
  • Nottinghamshire
  • Rutland

East of England

  • Bedford
  • Cambridgeshire
  • Central Bedfordshire
  • Norfolk
  • Peterborough
  • Suffolk

London & South East England

  • Milton Keynes

North West England

  • Blackburn with Darwen
  • Blackpool
  • Cheshire East
  • Cheshire West and Chester
  • Cumbria
  • Greater Manchester
  • Halton
  • Lancashire
  • Merseyside
  • Warrington

Wales

  • Denbighshire
  • Flintshire
  • Powys
  • Wrexham

West Midlands

  • Shropshire
  • Staffordshire
  • Stoke-on-Trent
  • Telford and Wrekin
  • Warwickshire
  • West Midlands Conurbation
  • Worcestershire

Yorkshire & Humber

  • East Riding of Yorkshire
  • Kingston upon Hull
  • North East Lincolnshire
  • North Lincolnshire
  • North Yorkshire
  • South Yorkshire
  • West Yorkshire
  • York
For more details please visit the Met Office's UK Weather Warnings Page

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