Yellow weather warning for rain in place across Cambridgeshire
We're being warned there's a risk of flooding
Last updated 22nd Feb 2024
Heavy downpours and strong gusts could bring flooding and disruption to Cambridgeshire.
A yellow warning for rain is in place across the region from 8am until 6pm.
The Met Office warning states: "Rain will be heavy at times and perhaps become more prolonged to give 3-6 hours of rain.
"Most places within the warning area will see 10-15mm of rainfall but a few places could see 30-40mm with this falling onto already saturated ground.
"Lightning and gusty winds are likely to be additional hazards, with a small chance of gusts around 50mph in a few places."
What to expect:
There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services
Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads
What should we do?
The Met Office is encouraging drivers to plan well ahead, and take care on the roads.
They even advise to hold off from driving until heavy downpours have passed.
If the road is flooded, turn around and find another route.
Remember to give vulnerable road users including cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians more room than usual.
Flooding risks
Met Office chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen explained: "There's a small chance that wind gusts could reach 60-70mph, mostly likely on exposed coasts, though more widely we're likely to see a shorter spell of heavy, squally rain with hail and thunder in a few places and gusts to around 50mph.
"Most places within the warning areas are likely to see 10-15mm of rain, with a chance of 30-40mm in a few places. This is falling on saturated ground, which elevates the chances of flooding and disruption."