Storm Dennis Warning: Torrential Rain to Batter Huge Swathes of England and Wales
The Met Office has upgraded its Yellow Weather Warning for rain as Storm Dennis barrels in. Brace yourselves – a deluge is set to hit London, the South East, North East and North West England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands, and Yorkshire & Humber this weekend.
Flooding and Travel Chaos Expected
- Hefty downpours threaten homes and businesses with flooding and structural damage.
- Train and bus services face possible delays or cancellations amid the storm.
- Spray and standing water will create hazardous driving conditions; road closures likely.
- Some communities could become cut off due to flooded roads.
- Power outages and disruption to other services could hit certain areas.
Warning Area and Timings
While the warning now covers slightly adjusted parts of northern England and northeast Wales, peak rainfall totals have been tweaked down a bit. The alert kicks in from noon on Saturday, 15 February, and runs until 9pm on Sunday, 16 February 2020.
Stay safe and keep a close eye on the latest travel updates as Storm Dennis wreaks havoc over the weekend.
