Met Office issues warning of torrential rain for Doncaster this afternoon

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain for Doncaster for this afternoon and evening.
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The warning is in place from noon today until midnight, with very heavy showers forecast for the region.

A Met Office spokesman said: “Heavy showers may lead to localised flooding and disruption to transport.

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“There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

Heavy rain is forecast for Doncaster this afternoon.Heavy rain is forecast for Doncaster this afternoon.
Heavy rain is forecast for Doncaster this afternoon.

“Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services

“Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

“There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses.”

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The worst of the weather is expected around tea time, from 6 to 8pm.

The yellow warning has been issued for the whole of South Yorkshire and residents have been warned to expect potential heavy downpours across the region.