Storm Claudia: Amber warning for rain issued for East Midlands

The Met Office has issued this Amber warning for rain across parts of the East Midlands tomorrow and Saturday.

The warning states:

‘Storm Claudia, previously named by the Spanish Meteorological Service, will bring rain that will become persistent and heavy during Friday.

’40-60 mm of rain is expected widely across this region with some places seeing around 80 mm; these higher accumulations more probable across the East Midlands, and higher ground in Wales and western England. Impacts may be exacerbated by strong easterly winds, as well as thunderstorms later Friday afternoon and evening.’

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