Yellow weather warning issued over risk flooding due to heavy rain

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Hartlepool on Thursday, November 7 and is expected to last for a 24 hour period.
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Hartlepool on Thursday, November 7 and Friday. November 8.A yellow weather warning has been issued for Hartlepool on Thursday, November 7 and Friday. November 8.
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Hartlepool on Thursday, November 7 and Friday. November 8.

The majority of East England will face prolonged rain through Thursday, November 7 and overnight into Friday, November 8, which may cause disruption from flooding.

The Met Office predicts a 24 hour period of rain and a yellow weather warning has been issued that spans from the outskirts of Durham to Sleaford in Lincolnshire, to start at 6am on Thursday morning, and will end 6am on Friday.

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Heavy rain with a risk of gales will cause travel disruptions and members of the public are being advised to plan ahead and stay safe as some cases of flooding can be dangerous to a person’s life.

There is a small chances that homes and businesses could become flooded, which may cause damage to some buildings.

There is also a chance of power cuts and there will be limited access to other services during this time.

In areas where flooding occurs, there is a chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services – so make sure you have alternative travel plans in case this happens.

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Surface water could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures, so make sure you plan an alternative route in case you get diverted. There is also a chance that some communities may become cut off by flooded roads.