Very heavy and persistent rainfall is expected to lead to some flooding and transport disruption
Issue date: 2025-12-12T14:57+00:00
Persistent rainfall across northwest England will be particularly heavy over parts of Cumbria. During the course of Sunday and Monday, over 100 mm of rainfall is expected to accumulate widely across the warning area. Over 200 mm is possible in some locations, particularly in the west of the area. For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
Periods of heavy rain may lead to travel disruption and some flooding: UPDATED
Issue date: 2025-12-12T10:46+00:00
Information on update: Updated matrix position, validity times and text. Outbreaks of rain will spread in from the west during Saturday evening, persist through Sunday before eventually clearing away during Monday afternoon and evening. The rain will be heavy at times with accumulations of 50-70 mm developing quite widely across the warning area and over 100 mm across high ground. Totals will be highest across Cumbria, where over 200 mm could accumulate in places during this 48 hour period. Strong southwesterly winds are also possible at times. For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
