'Flooding and transport disruption' expected in Bristol as Met Office issues new heavy rain warning
Bristol faces potential flooding and transport disruption as the Met Office issues a new warning for heavy rain.
Met Office has issued a new yellow rain warning expected to affect Bristol on Thursday (January 29) from midday to 11.59pm.
Met Office goes on to explain: “A band of rain is likely to reach southwest England on Thursday afternoon then spread quickly northeast across the rest of the warning area by evening.
“The rain is only likely to last for a few hours in any one location but will be heavy at times.
“A further 10 to 20 mm is likely quite widely, and in the wetter spots, particularly across the moors, a further 20 to 40 mm is possible and will fall onto already saturated ground.”
Bristolians could expect:
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life
- Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services
- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads
For guidance and more information on precautions to stay safe during the weather warning, visit the Met Office website.