The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain covering the whole of Lancashire.

The warning took effect earlier this morning, Sunday, and remains in place until 11.59pm tonight, covering the full day.

Rain throughout the day is likely to cause some disruption, particualrly to outdoor events.

The Met Office says people should expect spray and standing water on roads, making journey times longer, and public transport to be affected.

 

A Met Office spokesperson said: "Periods of rain, heavy at times, will occur across northern England and parts of North Wales during Sunday, bringing fairly widespread 20-30mm of rain with a few places, mainly over high ground, perhaps seeing 50-70mm.

"Following a wet Saturday, some impacts are possible to travel and outdoor events, before the rain gradually eases and starts to clear southwards during Sunday night."

Rain is expected to ease overnight, with sunny intervals and a gentle breeze expected in Blackburn tomorrow to start the week off.