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Amber warning

Very heavy and persistent rainfall is expected to lead to some flooding and transport disruption

Impact: Medium
Likelihood of impact: Medium

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Persistent rainfall across northwest England will be particularly heavy over parts of Cumbria. During the course of Sunday and Monday, over 100 mm of rainfall is expected to accumulate widely across the warning area. Over 200 mm is possible in some locations, particularly in the west of the area.

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Yellow warning

Periods of heavy rain may lead to travel disruption and some flooding

Impact: Medium
Likelihood of impact: Low

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Rain will continue through Sunday before eventually clearing away later on Monday. Rain will be heavy at times with 40-60 mm of rain falling quite widely across the warning area by the end of Monday and over 100 mm across some high ground. Totals will be highest across Cumbria where over 200 mm could accumulate over 48 hours where a separate amber warning has been issued. Strong southwesterly winds are also likely at times.

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Reason for update
Warning extended south to include all of Greater Manchester, parts of northeast Wales and northwest Midlands. The warning has been extended to the end of Monday.