24-hour yellow warning of rain issued for Derby and Derbyshire in Met Office latest weather forecast
Derby and surrounding areas brace for heavy rain and possible flooding as the Met Office issues a 24-hour yellow weather warning.
Derby is bracing for heavy and prolonged rain which may lead to some flooding and disruption.
Outbreaks of rain will develop through Thursday (November 13) evening and night, becoming prolonged and heavy throughout Friday, before slowly easing into Saturday morning. Strong easterly winds will accompany this rain.
The 24-hour yellow weather warning is in place from 6am on Friday November 14 till Saturday November 15.
Areas affected in the East Midlands include Derby, Derbyshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Rutland.
According to Met Office there is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses.
Spray and flooding may lead to difficult driving conditions, some road closures, and some bus and train services delayed or cancelled.
Accumulations of 30-50 mm rainfall are expected quite widely, with some places receiving 60-80 mm, and potentially in excess of 100 mm over east-facing hills in southeast Wales.
This, following recent wet weather, could lead to some surface water and river flooding impacts.
Although some uncertainty exists in the areas of heaviest rainfall, impacts appear more probable across the Midlands and parts of southern England.