Storm Claudia: Midlands braces for heavy rain and disruption across Derby and Derbyshire
Storm Claudia is expected in the tonight.
Storm Claudia is set to bring rain north across the region today.
Downpours are expected 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.
Storm Claudia is the latest Met Office issued weather alert.
Accumulations of 30-50 mm are expected quite widely, with some places receiving 60-80 mm, and in excess of 100 mm over east-facing hills in southeast Wales.
This, following recent wet weather, is likely to lead to surface water and river flooding impacts. Separate amber warnings have been issued where the likelihood of impacts is higher.
Regions affected in the East Midlands include Derby, Derbyshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Rutland.
The Met Office says the storm is set to impact communities that could be cut off by flooded roads.
There may be power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses.
If you’re out on the roads, spray and flooding may lead to difficult driving conditions, some road closures, and some bus and train services could be delayed or cancelled.