The Met Office has issued a significant yellow weather warning for heavy and persistent rain, covering Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region.
When is the weather warning in effect?
The alert is active for a full 24-hour period, starting from 6am on Friday, November 14, until 6am on Saturday, November 15. Forecasters predict that the heavy and prolonged rainfall could lead to localised flooding and significant travel disruption.
What can Birmingham expect?
The incoming bad weather brings a dual threat. The primary concern is the risk of flooding, with the potential for roads to become impassable. This is a particular worry as it follows flash floods that deluged the city on Wednesday, November 12, which led to road closures such as the A34 Birchfield Road underpass.
In addition to the deluge, the region will experience strong easterly winds, which may reach gale force over higher ground. This combination of heavy rain and high winds will create challenging driving conditions for motorists.
Official forecasts and wider outlook
In its forecast for the region, the Met Office stated: "Heavy and prolonged rain during Friday into early Saturday may lead to some flooding and disruption." This warning was echoed by West Midlands Roads on social media platform X.
Looking beyond the warning period, the outlook for the weekend offers some respite. The forecast for Saturday to Monday suggests conditions will become more settled, though it will feel colder, especially overnight.
