Weekend weather warning as heavy rain brings risk of flooding and travel delays to parts of Lancashire
A spell of persistent, heavy rain is expected to hit parts of Lancashire this weekend, with the Met Office warning of possible flooding and longer journey times.
The yellow warning runs from 3pm on Saturday, December 13, until 6pm on Sunday, December 14.
It covers areas including Halton, Caton, Bolton-le-Sands, the Forest of Bowland and into Cumbria - potentially affecting anyone travelling the M6 or heading north for weekend plans.
Forecasters say rain will move in from the west on Saturday and continue through much of Sunday, with 30–50mm likely in many areas and more than 100mm possible over higher ground.
The downpours follow days of saturated conditions after Storm Bram brought strong winds and heavy rain earlier in the week.
What to expect
- Spray and flooding on roads, leading to longer journey times
- Possible delays to bus and rail services
- A chance some communities could become cut off by flooded routes
- Likely interruption to power supplies and other essential services
- Flooding of some homes and businesses, with a small chance of more significant damage in isolated spots
The Met Office says the combination of persistent rain and already-wet ground raises the risk of localised flooding, particularly in upland areas and along key transport corridors.
The weekend alert comes just days after Storm Bram battered the county with downpours and winds reaching 70mph.
Earlier warnings predicted up to 80mm of rain over the hills of Cumbria and widespread gusts of 50–60mph, with even stronger winds across coastal and high-level routes.
Drivers are being urged to take extra care, plan journeys ahead of time and check for updates throughout the weekend.