Calderdale set for more rain and downpours as Met Office issues weather warning

A yellow warning for rain has been issued for the Yorkshire and Humber region for Friday between 12pm and 6am on Staurday.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Further rain is expected across northern England on Friday.

"Rain is expected to turn persistent and occasionally heavy over parts of the Pennines before clearing early on Saturday. 20-30 mm is likely to fall widely over higher ground with the potential for 60-80 mm in a few places. Given the recent wet conditions this brings a chance of flooding."

Calderdale Council has confirmed that staff have been out across the borough in anticipation of the rain.

A spokesperson said: "Heavy rain is expected tomorrow and throughout the rest of the week.

"Although we do not have another weather warning here until Friday/Saturday, the ground remains saturated so it's possible that rivers and drainage systems could respond sooner - although it's impossible to know for certain at this stage.

"Our control room will remain open and the flood hubs will continue to operate as a precaution. Council teams and partners remain out on the ground checking and clearing vulnerable infrastructure, prioritising flood-prone areas.

"It's impossible to predict the extent to which we will be impacted by this week's weather but please be prepared and remain vigilant just in case."