NSWWS Early Warning

NATIONAL SEVERE WEATHER WARNING SERVICE

Cancellation of Early Warning of
- Heavy Rain

Regional risk assessment for the following areas
- NE England(60%) (Severe)
- Yorkshire & Humber(60%) (Severe)
- Dumfries & Galloway, Lothian & Borders(60%) (Severe)

THIS WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED

There is a high risk of severe weather affecting northeast England
and parts of southeast Scotland during Friday, Friday night and
early Saturday. Persistent and sometimes heavy rain is expected,
giving totals of between 50 and 70mm in many areas with a 30% risk
of 100mm or more locally over higher ground. The heavy rain could
lead to flooding in some areas and cause disruption to outdoor
events and transport networks. This warning will be updated by 11am
Friday morning unless superceded by the issue of Flash warnings.

Issued by the Met Office at 16:44 on Friday, 17th July 2009

Valid from 16:42 on Friday, 17th July 2009
until 16:42 on Friday, 17th July 2009

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