Easter weather: Met Office issues another warning for rain spoiling long weekend – but it hasn’t stopped some revellers
THE Met Office has issued another yellow weather warning for heavy rain – but some revellers haven’t let downpours spoil their Easter weekend.
The wet weather is set to spark more travel chaos with flooded roads and a chance of power cuts today.
However, partygoers in Leeds were spotted out and about on the town, dodging puddles as they did.
The yellow weather warning is set to hit two counties in Northern Ireland: County Antrim and County Down.
Locals and visitors can expect some heavy rain that will cause difficult driving conditions and disruption to travel.
There is also a chance of flooding for homes and businesses.
Buses and train services will most likely face delays.
Spraying and flooding on the roads could increase journey times.
There might also be some interruption to power supplies and other services.
The rain began at around 2pm yesterday and should continue until 3pm today.
At present, no warnings have been issued for the rest of the week.
The Met Office said: “A spell of persistent, and at times heavy, rain developing today lasts well into Saturday.
“20 to 40 mm of rain is likely to build up widely with 50 to 75 mm over some higher ground and perhaps in excess of 75 mm in one or two spots.”
UK 5 day weather forecast
THE MET Office predicts changeable weather to kick in over the next few days. With frequent showers and warm sunshine.
Saturday:
Saturday will start cloudy, wet and windy in the west with heavy rain and hill fog. The wind and rain slowly easing across all but western Scotland. Otherwise mainly dry with some warm hazy sunshine. Cooler along North Sea coasts.
Saturday night:
Outbreaks of rain will affect northern and western Scotland and Northern Ireland overnight. Largely dry with clear spells and a patchy frost elsewhere. Showers may develop across southeast England later.
Sunday:
Rain will die out in the northwest during Easter Sunday. Elsewhere some warm spells of hazy sunshine, though a scattering of showers likely across southern England and south Wales.
Monday to Wednesday:
Sunshine and heavy showers affecting many areas on Easter Monday, though Scotland mostly fine. The mix of sunshine and showers continues during Tuesday and Wednesday. Feeling warm in sunshine though.
What is a yellow weather warning?
A yellow weather warning usually has a medium likelihood and a low impact.
By issuing a warning, people have time to prepare for the weather.
For example, they might consider preparing a flood plan or an emergency flood kit.
Or, they might amend their travel plans if necessary.
However, it is important to note, weather warnings may change quickly.