Yellow weather warning for heavy rain in Lancaster and Morecambe
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
Spells of heavy rain on Wednesday afternoon and evening may lead to some travel disruption and flooding in places.
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Hide AdRegions and local authorities affected in North West England include Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Cumbria and Greater Manchester.
Staying safe in adverse weather should be a consideration for everyone.
What to expect with a yellow warning:
There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses.
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Hide AdThere is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.
Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer.
Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer, possibly resulting in a few road closures.
There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater.
A police spokesman said: “As we always advise - if you are making use of the roads, never enter standing water!”
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