The Met Office has issued a ‘heavy rain’ weather warning for Birmingham and the wider West Midlands this week- and warned there could be ‘danger to life’. A yellow weather warning will be in place between 12.15am on Wednesday, May 22, and 6am on Thursday, May 23.
Some communities could be cut off by flooded roads, said Met Office. Flooding could also lead to difficult driving conditions and public transport delays.
Motorists should expect some road closures. Homes and business will also be at risk of flooding and, at worst, there may be danger to life.
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The Met Office warning read: “Heavy rain may cause some flooding and disruption to travel. Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
“Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.
“Fast-flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life. Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible.”
The Met Office has issued tips for staying safe while the weather warning is in place. Click here for more information.
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