48-hour weather warning issued for Burnley as 50 to 70mm of rain forecast - when rain warning will be in place

The Met Office has issued a rain warning for Burnley.

The yellow rain warning will be in place from 18:00 today (Saturday December 13) to 18:00 on Monday (December 15).

Met Office yellow rain warning for Burnley

The warning reads: “Periods of heavy rain may lead to travel disruption and some flooding.

“Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings. Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life. 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.

“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.”

Met Office North West England weather forecast

Saturday December 13

Bright to begin the weekend, though sunshine diminishing through the day as cloud builds. Winds strengthening with coastal gales developing by evening as rain arrives into Cumbria. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Outlook for Sunday December 14 to Tuesday December 16

Increasingly wet and windy on Sunday with gales around coasts and hills, though southern counties perhaps remaining dry. Staying unsettled into next week with further rain and brisk winds expected.