Weekend weather warning for the North West and North Yorkshire

The Met Office are urging residents to prepare

Yellow warning for rain
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 12th Dec 2025

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for rain for the North West, including Cumbria and Lancashire, and North Yorkshire.

It's due to be in place from 3pm on Saturday (13th December) to 6pm on Sunday (14th December).

People are being urged to prepare for periods of heavy rain and flooding over the weekend.

What to expect

  • Longer journey times due to spray and flooded roads
  • Some interruption to power supplies
  • Flooding of homes and businesses is possible
  • A small chance that some communities could be cut off by flooded roads

How to respond

  • Consider a flood plan if your property is at risk of flooding
  • Check before your travel
  • Consider gathering torches, batteries, and a mobile phone power bank in case there is a power cut

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