Derbyshire weather: Met Office issues weather warning as heavy and prolonged rain set to batter Derbyshire
Heavy and prolonged rain may lead to some flooding and disruption across Derbyshire.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain, which will be in place in Derbyshire from 6 am on Friday, November 14 to 6 am on Saturday, November 15.
Outbreaks of rain are set to develop through Thursday evening and night, becoming prolonged and heavy throughout Friday, before slowly easing into Saturday morning.
Accumulations of 30-50 mm are expected quite widely, with some places receiving 60-80 mm.
This, following recent wet weather, could lead to some surface water and river flooding impacts. Although some uncertainty exists in the areas of heaviest rainfall, impacts appear more probable across southeast Wales, parts of southern England and the Midlands including Derbyshire.
Strong easterly winds are set to accompany the rain.
The met Office has warned that there is a ‘slight chance’ of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
There is also a ‘small chance’ that homes and businesses could be flooded, ‘causing damage to some buildings’.
Spray and flooding is set to lead to difficult driving conditions, some road closures, and some delays or cancellation to bus and train services.
There is also a ‘small chance; that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads.
The Met Office has issued the following safety advice: “Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. “Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. “People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. “Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.”