Storm Dennis is expected to bring very heavy rain, flooding and disruption to travel over the weekend.
The Met Office have issued weather warnings for strong winds and heavy rain from 12pm on Saturday 15 February to 9pm on Sunday 16 February. The worst hit areas could see between 120-140mm of rainfall and gusts of up to 80mph.
The predictions are not as severe as last weekend when Storm Ciara brought as much as 184mm of rain and gusts reaching 97mph. There are concerns of worse flooding due to the saturated ground.
Network Rail is advising passengers to expect delays and cancellations to services due to flooding and allow more time for their journeys.
The Met Office have warned
– Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
– Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
– Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
– Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
– Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
– Delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are possible and there is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close.
– Some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities are likely to be affected by spray and/or large waves
– There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
– There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
