Breaking News: Met Office issue severe weather warning
Friday, September 05, 2008, 17:30
THE Met Office has issued a severe weather warning this afternoon for East Yorkshire as a band of heavy rain pushes northwards.
Up to 15mm of rain could fall within a three-hour period today with 50mm possible on high ground.
According to the Met Office, some areas of the country could see a total daily rainfall of 50mm - half the average for the whole of September.
The weather warning - issued at 2.05pm - will be updated at 9am on Saturday.
Sarah Holland, spokeswoman for the Met Office, said: "We have weather warnings in place from the south west of England to the north of Scotland. It is widespread.
"Heavy rain will continue to push northwards through the remainder of today and overnight."
The Environment Agency, which is responsible for waterways, has not issued any flood warnings in East Yorkshire.
Conditions are expected to improve slightly over the weekend, although rain showers are expected. The maximum temperature will be 17C (62F).