Expect slow-moving showers and thunderstorms to develop on Monday, bringing varying rainfall accumulations across the warning area. While 10-20 mm in an hour is likely in some areas, there is a chance of up to 30-40 mm in a few hours. Lightning may also pose a threat.
To prepare for potential flash flooding, assess the risk to your location and consider creating a flood plan and emergency flood kit. Safeguard your property and loved ones by securing moveable objects and temporary structures, such as bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, gazebos, sheds, and fences, before gusty winds arrive.
Stay informed and avoid potential delays by checking road conditions, as well as bus and train timetables, and adjusting your travel plans if necessary. Be ready for power cuts by gathering essential items like torches, batteries, a mobile phone power pack, and other necessities.
If you are outdoors and hear thunder, seek shelter in a safe enclosed area, such as a car. Avoid standing under or near trees or structures that could be struck by lightning. If you are in a high location, move to lower ground. Stay updated on weather warnings, as they can change rapidly, by regularly checking the weather forecast in your area.