Weather warning in force in Wigan as 60mm of rain forecast - when Met Office warning will be in place until
Watch the Met Office video forecast, as a weather warning is in place for Wigan.
A Met Office rain warning is in place for Wigan today (Sunday December 14).
The yellow rain warning will be in place until 23:59 on Monday (December 15).
Met Office yellow rain warning
“Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings. Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life. Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible. Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads. Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses.
“Rain will continue through Sunday before eventually clearing away later on Monday. Rain will be heavy at times with 40-60 mm of rain falling quite widely across the warning area by the end of Monday and over 100 mm across some high ground. Totals will be highest across Cumbria where over 200 mm could accumulate over 48 hours where a separate amber warning has been issued. Strong southwesterly winds are also likely at times.”
Met Office North West England weather forecast
Sunday December 14 day
Very unsettled on Sunday. Heavy and persistent rain, especially over the hills in Cumbria, with an amber weather warning in place. The rain a bit patchier further south, but still some heavy bursts. Strong winds, with coastal gales. Staying mild. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Sunday December 14 night
Heavy rain continues this evening with strong southwesterly winds blowing too. Winds then ease during the early hours, but staying very wet across the region. Mild for December. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
Monday December 15
Another wet start to the day. Further outbreaks of rain developing during the morning and into the afternoon. Still the risk of flooding in places, but winds a lot lighter. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Outlook for Tuesday December 16 to Thursday December 18
Things become more settled on Tuesday. High pressure builds in, giving a drier, sunnier day. However, more unsettled, wet and windy conditions return for Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures above average.