Weather warning UPGRADED as Storm Dennis hits Harrogate this weekend

Another weather warning for Harrogate district this weekend in face of Storm Dennis

As well as the yellow warning for wind and rain already in place for the district this weekend as it faces Storm Dennis, an amber warning has now been issued from 12pm tomorrow, Saturday, until 3pm on Sunday.

It follows on from Storm Ciara, which battered the district earlier this week, with high winds, flooding and even a 'risk to life' in some areas.

A Met Office yellow weather warning for wind is still in place for our area from 10am on Saturday to 11.59pm on Sunday as Storm Dennis moves across the UK, but it has taken the decision to upgrade the warning for heavy rain.

It says on its website: "Storm Dennis is expected to bring very heavy rain, flooding and disruption to travel over the weekend."

Can the Harrogate district expect more flooding as Storm Dennis arrives?

Met Office - What to Expect

Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

Fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life

Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely

Spray and flooding probably leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

A good chance some communities cut off by flooded roads

Power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses likely