Liverpool in the rain (Image: 2024 Getty Images)

Amber and yellow national severe weather warnings for rain have been issued for the weekend and Monday, covering northwest England, west and southwest Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of Wales. For much of the UK, rain will persist through the weekend and into the start of next week.

New amber warnings for rain have been issued for parts of Dumfries and Galloway and Cumbria where accumulations are particularly notable, with the weather agency forecasting a potential of over 200mm of rain over 48 hours.

Met Office chief meteorologist, Rebekah Hicks said: "The northwest of the UK is set for a very wet weekend, with persistent and heavy rain accompanied by strong winds. Rain will move in through Saturday morning and become establishe

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