A 27-hour weather warning for rain is due to come into force in hours, with the Met Office pinpointing areas of Britain set for torrential downpours. The forecaster predicts heavy rain will begin to lash the country from 3pm on Saturday, until at least 6pm on Sunday.
The weekend washout is set to cause flooding chaos for homes and businesses, while some roads may be water-logged and closed at short notice. Power supplies may also be affected.
In its analysis, it says: “An area of persistent and occasionally heavy rain is expected to move from west to east across the warning area during Saturday and Sunday, falling on already saturated ground.
“Rain will clear western areas early Sunday, whilst rate of clearance from east and southeast England is open to some uncertainty, but all areas should become dry by evening.”
