THE Met Office issued a yellow warning for rain in Oldham and across the region today.
This yellow warning started at midnight last night and it was due to last until the same time tonight, although this has since been extended to tomorrow morning (November 18).
🌧️ It was a very wet night across parts of the UK
— Met Office (@metoffice) November 17, 2022
The heaviest #rain will be in northern and eastern areas today so if you need to travel, make sure you stay #WeatherAware ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/bdkULCSp52
Covering a significant section of the North of England, it means there is a chance of disruption and floods.
This could impact upon homes and businesses, as well as on the roads and on the railways.
Here is the forecast, according to the Met Office.*
10am - Light Rain, 8°
11am - Heavy Rain, 8°
Midday - Heavy Rain, 8°
1pm - Heavy Rain, 8°
2pm - Heavy Rain, 8°
3pm - Heavy Rain, 8°
4pm - Heavy Rain, 8°
5pm - Heavy Rain, 8°
6pm - Heavy Rain, 8°
7pm - Heavy Rain, 8°
8pm - Light Rain, 8°
9pm - Heavy Rain, 8°
10pm - Heavy Rain, 8°
11pm - Overcast, 8°
Midnight - Overcast, 8°
*Information taken at 8.30am.
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