Spells of prolonged and heavy rain may lead to flooding and disruption to travel in places.
What to expect 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

Further details
Several days of persistent, and occasionally heavy, rain are expected to affect the region as Storm Christoph affects the UK. The heaviest and most persistent rain is likely to be across
Wales and the high ground of northern England. By early Thursday, 30-60 mm of rain is expected to have fallen widely across the warning area, with 100-150 mm over the high ground of Wales and northern England. Up to 200 mm is possible across parts of north Wales and northwest England.

Melting snow across higher parts of the Pennines may exacerbate the potential for flooding

Sutton & Crosshills 37 positive test results. This figure is based on positive test results available within the last seven days, 8th January 2021.