Weather warning extended as heavy rain forecast to hit Northumberland
The Met Office has extended a yellow weather warning for heavy rain in Northumberland.
The weather warning is in place between 6pm on Saturday, December 13 and 6pm on Monday, December 15.
The Met Office warns that periods of heavy rain during the weekend may lead to travel disruption and some flooding.
It says: “Outbreaks of rain will spread in from the west during Saturday evening, persist through Sunday before eventually clearing away during Monday afternoon and evening.
"The rain will be heavy at times with accumulations of 50-70mm developing quite widely across the warning area and over 100mm across high ground. Totals will be highest across Cumbria, where over 200mm could accumulate in places during this 48 hour period. Strong southwesterly winds are also possible at times.”