Overview

• The yellow alert runs from 9am Saturday to 6am Sunday, covering regions of England, Wales and southern Scotland, including York, North Yorkshire and Merseyside.
• Rainfall of 20–30 mm is expected widely, with isolated spots potentially seeing 60–80 mm falling in just a few hours.
• Heavy rain may cause surface-water flooding, travel disruption and spray, with a slight chance of power cuts and damage to some buildings.
• The Met Office advises checking property flood risk and preparing a flood plan and emergency kit, while the AA urges slower speeds, greater stopping distances, extra journey time and ensuring sufficient fuel or charge.
• Stronger gusty winds and possible thunder are expected to develop from mid‑Saturday, with gusts potentially exceeding 55 mph in places and higher on exposed coasts, and further updates to warnings remain possible.