The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds across several parts of the UK this weekend. The warning covers northeast England, northwest England, southwest Scotland, Strathclyde, Yorkshire and Humber, Central, Tayside and Fife, and Northern Ireland.
The agency warns that flooding and power cuts may occur in homes, businesses, and on roads, with a small chance of fast-flowing or deep water posing a danger to life. The warning is in effect from 9am on Saturday to 6am on Sunday, with rainfall expected to last 21 hours.
Forecasters anticipate 20 to 40mm of rain, with some areas seeing up to 100mm. In Northern Ireland, up to 80mm is expected in County Antrim and County Down from midday Saturday to 3am Sunday. The rain will spread northeastwards, accompanied by strong gusty winds and thunder.
The heavy rain is expected to clear from Wales by early Sunday morning and ease in northern England and Scotland by dawn, though strong winds and showers will persist. The Met Office advises checking road conditions and preparing for potential flooding with a flood plan and emergency kit.
