Flooding expected in Black Country and Staffordshire after weekend washout as amber weather warning issued
Flooding and travel disruption is expected in the West Midlands as an amber weather warning has been issued.
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The weather warning, put in place by the Met Office, will be in force from 5am to 9pm on Monday.
It will affect areas in the region including the Black Country, Staffordshire and Shropshire, with a yellow weather warning in place elsewhere in the country.
The Met Office said it could see road closures caused by spray and flooding, with delays and cancellations to public transport services "likely".
It added that homes and businesses could be flooded and face power cuts.
It said some areas within the amber warning area will see 60 to 80 mm of rain fall, whilst others may receive 100 to 120mm or more.
The latest weather threat comes after the Met Office issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain in the region across the weekend.
Many of the region's roads were affected by the extreme wet weather including in Wolverhampton, where motorists could be seen travelling through deep puddles as the rain was lashing down.
On Saturday evening, customers at the Avion Wetherspoons pub in Aldridge were evacuated with emergency services called to the scene after it was struck by lightning.
Amber weather warning – what to do to keep safe
On its website, the Met Office has issued the following advice to residents expected to be impacted by the latest weather warning on Monday.
Avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous conditions.
Try not to drive, walk or swim through floodwater and if in deep or fast-flowing water, call 999.
Stay up to date with your local weather forecast and following guidance from emergency services.
