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Floods warning in North West England as heavy rain due | Floods warning in North West England as heavy rain due |
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People living in the North West of England are being warned over the risk of flooding as heavy rain is forecast for much of the day. | People living in the North West of England are being warned over the risk of flooding as heavy rain is forecast for much of the day. |
href="http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/" >The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for parts of Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire. | |
Up to 50-60mm (2-2.4in) of rainfall is expected and in some places that could rise to 100mm (4in). | Up to 50-60mm (2-2.4in) of rainfall is expected and in some places that could rise to 100mm (4in). |
The rain could lead to surface water flooding of roads and land, the Environment Agency said. | The rain could lead to surface water flooding of roads and land, the Environment Agency said. |
There is also a risk of floods from rivers in built-up areas which are quickly affected by large amounts of rainfall. | There is also a risk of floods from rivers in built-up areas which are quickly affected by large amounts of rainfall. |
River blockages | River blockages |
The government agency has urged people in Greater Manchester, Liverpool, the Wirral, North Cheshire and Lancashire to be prepared for the possibility of flooding from Friday afternoon through to Saturday. | The government agency has urged people in Greater Manchester, Liverpool, the Wirral, North Cheshire and Lancashire to be prepared for the possibility of flooding from Friday afternoon through to Saturday. |
Environment Agency teams are set to go out checking flood defences, clearing river blockages and monitoring river levels to try to reduce the risk of flooding. | Environment Agency teams are set to go out checking flood defences, clearing river blockages and monitoring river levels to try to reduce the risk of flooding. |
People are being warned to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive through floodwater. | People are being warned to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive through floodwater. |
Heather Stott, BBC weather presenter in the North West, said: "There will be heavy and prolonged rain through the day, difficult driving conditions and the risk of localised flooding. | |
"It's going to feel pretty windy too. Gale force winds gusting to 50mph will make for a blustery day. | |
"The wet and windy weather will continue through the day, clearing all but Cumbria and north Lancashire by the end of the night. | |
"It will be wet and windy at times on Saturday - but much more showery, with more heavy and persistent rain during Sunday." | |