'Flooding, power cuts and commuter chaos,' as Met Office amber warning issued for Yorkshire

Heavy rain is expected throughout June
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Here's what to expect today with an amber weather warning in place across huge swathes of Yorkshire, with warnings of flooding, power cuts and commuter chaos, says The Met Office.

Sheffield, Doncaster and East Yorkshire are all within the amber weather warning, and have been warned of heavy rain throughout Monday, September 23, and lightning. It's in place from 5am until 9pm. As for the rest of Yorkshire, a yellow weather warning is covering the county.

The Met Office has said those within the amber area, has warned: "Spray and flooding probably leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

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"Homes and businesses may be flooded, causing damage to some buildings. Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely.

"A possibility that some communities will be cut off by flooded roads. Power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses likely."

An amber and a yellow weather warning in place for rain
An amber and a yellow weather warning in place for rain -Credit:Met Office

Within the yellow area, the government agency has warned: "Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads. Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

"Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses. Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings. Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible.

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