Latest Nottingham weather warning spells 'potential flooding and travel disruption' according to Met Office

A weather alert for Nottingham and wider Nottinghamshire has been issued by the Met Office today (Monday, September 23, 2024).

The East Midlands yellow rain warning is in place today from 00.00 till 23.59.

It follows a soggy weekend of erratic weather that saw thunderstorms and consistent rainfall on Saturday night and Sunday in Nottingham.

Today, heavy rain is expected to affect the East Midlands, here are all the places according to the Met Office that are set to be affected.

Weather warning for all East Midlands locations

• Derby
• Derbyshire
• Leicester
• Leicestershire
• Lincolnshire
• Northamptonshire
• Nottingham
• Nottinghamshire
• Rutland

Not all counties within the warning area will be equally affected, but it seems likely that some areas will see 60-80 mm.

A few places may receive 120mm or more over the course of 12 to 24 hours.

Travel disruption and some flooding is therefore likely.

Some areas where the weather warning is in place may be cut off by flooded roads.

Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible, so it may be wise factoring in extra time for journeys.

There may be possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses.

Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.

Weather safety tips from Met Office

If you are in any of the affected areas, there are actions you can take to stay safe.

Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.

Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. Consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

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