A yellow weather warning has been issued across Leeds, the Met Office warns a downfall of heavy rain could lead to flooding and disruption.
Tomorrow, Thursday, November 17, there's a is a small chance homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings. Difficult driving conditions and some road closures, are also a possibility.
The rest of the North, the Midlands, north Wales and the east of Scotland have also been warned. Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are likely, should flooding occur. Flooded roads may temporarily cut off small communities.
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The Met Office warning said: "Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, will move northwards across the Midlands, north Wales and northern England during Wednesday night, persisting through much of Thursday. 30 to 40 mm rain is likely to fall quite widely over a 24-hour period, with a small chance over 60 mm in a few places and perhaps as much as 80 mm over higher ground.
"This brings a chance of flooding and disruption. The rain is expected to become less widespread and more intermittent during Thursday night."
The warning comes in just after midnight and last until just before midnight on Thursday.
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