What the weather will be like in Lancashire this week after heavy rain lashes county
Lancashire is set for a colder but brighter start to the week after days of heavy rain brought flooding risks and travel disruption across much of the county.
A Met Office weather warning, which was in force from Saturday evening until late on Monday, covered most of Lancashire apart from Blackpool, Fleetwood, Thornton, Cleveleys, Lytham, St Annes, Kirkham and Poulton-le-Fylde.
During the warning period, residents were advised to expect potential flooding to homes and businesses, difficult driving conditions due to spray and standing water, and possible delays or cancellations to public transport.
Fast-flowing or deep floodwater also posed a danger to life in some areas, with the risk of communities being temporarily cut off by flooded roads.
Power cuts and loss of services were also possible.
A Met Office spokesman said: “Rain, heavy at times, will continue through Monday before clearing this evening. Including what has already fallen, 40-60 mm of rain is likely quite widely across the warning area by the end of Monday and over 100 mm across some high ground.”
Conditions are expected to improve later on Monday evening, with rain and cloud gradually clearing eastwards overnight.
Under clearer skies, patchy fog may develop by Tuesday morning, along with a colder night than of late.
Rural areas could see frost and icy stretches, with temperatures dipping to around 1C.
Tuesday is forecast to be much brighter for Lancashire, with sunny intervals developing after any lingering fog clears.
Winds will be light and westerly, though temperatures will feel cooler, with highs of around 8C.
Looking ahead, the Met Office says conditions will turn windier on Wednesday, with coastal gales and further spells of rain.
This rain is expected to become heavier and more persistent by Thursday before brighter, breezy weather returns on Friday, bringing sunshine and isolated showers in milder conditions.