An additional weather warning has been issued by the Met Office this morning as heavy rain is set to hit the borough.

The weather forecasters brought in a yellow weather warning for rain from 12.15am today, Wednesday to 6am tomorrow.

But they have now also issued an additional amber weather warning from 12pm today to 12pm tomorrow, May 23 which will be in place alongside the yellow warning.

The new warning states that rain will become heavy and persistent later today and Thursday with flooding and disruption likely.

According to the Met Office spray and flooding will probably take place leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

Fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life with a good chance some communities will be cut off by flooded roads.

They expect there to be delays and some cancellations to train and bus services as well as power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses likely.

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A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Rain becoming heavy and persistent during Wednesday afternoon before easing during Thursday morning.

“The heaviest rain is expected over north facing hills and where strong winds will enhance rainfall accumulations.

“Many places within the warning area will see 30-40mm of rain, with high ground of northwest England seeing 70-90 mm. While mountains of north Wales may see 100-150mm or more.

“Keep yourself and others safe; prepare to avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous road conditions. If you must travel, ensure you watch for possible danger and drive cautiously.”

Hour by hour weather forecast for Bolton:

8am: Heavy rain – 13° - wind gusts of up to 15mph

9am: Heavy rain – 13° - wind gusts of up to 18mph

10am: Heavy rain – 13° - wind gusts of up to 18mph

11am: Heavy rain – 13° - wind gusts of up to 18mph

12pm: Heavy rain – 13° - wind gusts of up to 21mph

1pm: Heavy rain – 14° - wind gusts of up to 21mph

2pm: Heavy rain – 14° - wind gusts of up to 26mph

3pm: Heavy rain – 14° - wind gusts of up to 27mph

4pm: Heavy rain – 14° - wind gusts of up to 27mph

5pm: Heavy rain – 14° - wind gusts of up to 28mph

6pm: Heavy rain – 13° - wind gusts of up to 29mph

7pm: Heavy rain – 13° - wind gusts of up to 29mph

8pm: Heavy rain – 13° - wind gusts of up to 31mph

9pm: Heavy rain – 13° - wind gusts of up to 30mph

10pm: Heavy rain – 13° - wind gusts of up to 30mph

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