The Met Office is issuing a yellow storm warning for parts of Merseyside

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Merseyside.

Parts of Liverpool and the Wirral could see heavy rain and a chance of thunderstorms this public holiday, May 6. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning in effect from 1pm to 9pm.

The warning covers parts of south Liverpool – including Speke, Halewood and Huyton. A full map showing areas likely to be affected has been distributed by the weather service.

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The warning said: “Thunderstorms and heavy rain are likely to develop in some places this afternoon and evening. or two”.

Here’s what the Met Office said it expected:

• Spraying and flash flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
• There is a small chance that some communities will be cut off by flooded roads
• Where there is flooding or lightning, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations of train and bus services
• There is a small chance that power outages will occur and other services to some homes and businesses will be lost
• There is a small chance that homes and businesses will be flooded quickly, with some buildings damaged by floodwaters, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
• There is a small chance that fast-flowing water or deep flooding could be life-threatening

Here’s what the Met Office said you should do to prepare:

• Consider whether your location is at risk of flash flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and flood emergency kit.

• Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if you’re driving, or bus and train timetables, changing your travel plans if necessary.

• People cope better with power outages when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do – consider packing torches and batteries, a cell phone power pack and other essentials.

• If you wake up outside and hear thunder, protect yourself by finding a safe enclosed shelter (such as a car). Do not shelter under or near trees or other structures that can be struck by lightning. If you are in an elevated area, move to lower ground.

• Be prepared for rapidly changing weather warnings: When a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends that you keep up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

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