A yellow weather warning has been put in force across the borough and further afield as the Met Office warns of ‘persistent and at times heavy rain’.

The warning has been in place since midnight, October 20, until 6am tomorrow, October 21.

People are being advised there is a possibility of fast flowing or deep floodwater which could cause a danger to life.

Homes or businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings and some communities may be cut off by flooded roads.

Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are also a possibility.

Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures and there could be possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses.

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Tony Wardle said: “Storm Babet will bring disruption for parts of the UK in the coming days, with heavy rain and strong winds likely for many.

“Heavy and persistent rain will fall onto already saturated ground bringing a risk of flooding. It is important to stay up to date with warnings from your local flood warning agency as well as the local authorities.

“As well as heavy rain, Storm Babet will bring some very strong winds and large waves near some eastern coasts too. Gusts around 70mph are possible in eastern and northern Scotland from Thursday. Met Office warnings will continue to be reviewed as the forecast develops.”

The Bolton News: The weather warning across the regionThe weather warning across the region (Image: Met Office)Bolton’s hour by hour weather forecast:

9am: Heavy rain - 12°C – wind gusts of 41 mph.

10am: Heavy rain - 12°C – wind gusts of 41 mph.

11am: Heavy rain - 12°C – wind gusts of 44 mph.

12pm: Heavy rain - 11°C – wind gusts of 43 mph.

1pm: Light rain - 11°C – wind gusts of 44 mph.

2pm: Light rain - 11°C – wind gusts of 44 mph.

3pm: Cloudy - 11°C – wind gusts of 41 mph.

4pm: Cloudy - 11°C – wind gusts of 40 mph.

5pm: Cloudy - 11°C – wind gusts of 39 mph.

6pm: Cloudy - 10°C – wind gusts of 37 mph.

7pm: Cloudy - 10°C – wind gusts of 37 mph.

8pm: Cloudy - 10°C – wind gusts of 37 mph.

9pm: Light rain - 10°C – wind gusts of 34 mph.

10pm: Light rain - 9°C – wind gusts of 32 mph.

11pm: Cloudy - 9°C – wind gusts of 32 mph.

12am: Cloudy - 9°C – wind gusts of 30 mph.

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