The Met Office has warned that heavy rain is set to hit Blackburn and the rest of Lancashire this weekend.

The yellow warning, which covers most of the UK, is in place from 3pm on Saturday (February 17) until 6pm the following day.

Blackburn residents and people in other parts of Lancashire have been told to expect “spells of rain, some heavy” while disruption to transport is also likely.

Bus and train services will be affected with journey times taking longer, spray and flooding on the roads will increase journey times, and flooding of some homes and businesses is likely.

Interruption to power supplies and other services is also likely.

A Met Office spokesperson said: “An area of persistent and occasionally heavy rain is expected to move from west to east across the warning area during Saturday and Sunday, falling on already saturated ground.

“Rain will clear western areas early Sunday, whilst rate of clearance from east and southeast England is open to some uncertainty, but all areas should become dry by evening.

“Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. 

 “Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

“People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.”

Weekly forecast for Blackburn with Darwen

  • Saturday, February 17. Cloudy. Highs of 13°C. Lows of 9°C
  • Sunday, February 18. Rain. Highs of 10°C. Lows of 7°C
  • Monday, February 19. Light showers. Highs of 9°C. Lows of 5°C
  • Tuesday, February 20. Rain. Highs of 11°C. Lows of 6°C
  • Wednesday, February 21. Rain. Highs of 10°C. Lows of 4°C
  • Thursday, February 22. Light showers. Highs of 8°C. Lows of 4°C