Overview
- The warning runs from 06:00 Friday to 06:00 Saturday, covering a broad swathe of England and Wales including parts of the Midlands, South West, East of England, London and the South East, Yorkshire and Humber, and North West England.
- Rainfall totals are forecast at 30–50 mm widely, 60–80 mm in places, with more than 100 mm possible on east‑facing hills in southeast Wales.
- Strong easterly winds will accompany the rain from Thursday night into Saturday, with forecasters noting uncertainty in the exact placement of heaviest rain and the potential for additional warnings.
- Officials caution of possible surface water and river flooding, power cuts, damage to some buildings, hazardous driving, road closures, and delays or cancellations on rail and bus services.
- Environment agencies in England and Wales expect flood alerts and warnings, urging residents to check local risk, prepare flood plans and kits, and avoid driving or walking through flood water.