Amber warning over heavy rain issued across Northamptonshire

A weather warning for heavy rain across Northamptonshire has been upgraded.

The Met Office now has issued an AMBER alert.

It says some areas will see 60-80 mm of rain and a few places may receive 100-120mm or more.

This is likely to result in travel disruption and some flooding.

The alert is in force from 5 o'clock in the morning to 9 o'clock in the evening.

Details and advice from the Met Office include:

What should I expect?

• Spray and flooding probably leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
• Homes and businesses may be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
• Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely
• A possibility that some communities will be cut off by flooded roads
• Power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses likely

What should I do?

Keep yourself and others safe; prepare to avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous road conditions

If you must travel, ensure you watch for possible danger and drive cautiously.

It is not safe to drive, walk or swim through floodwater, avoid it where possible and if you are affected by fast flowing or deep-water call 999, and wait for help.

Stay up to date with the weather forecast for your area and follow advice from emergency services

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