A second yellow weather warning has been issued for North Wales as heavy rain looks set to batter the area on Sunday (September 22).

The latest yellow weather warning, issued by the Met Office, will be in place from 12am until 11.59pm on Sunday (September 22).

This warning comes as heavy rain looks set to cause disruptions across the county including power cuts and flooding,

Areas right across North Wales will be affected including Wrexham, Flintshire and Conwy.

This latest Met Office alert comes off the back of another yellow weather warning issued for the area for Saturday (September 21) due to thunderstorms.

What to expect from the yellow weather warning in North Wales

The Met Office said the latest yellow weather warning was issued across parts of North Wales due to heavy rain which could cause disruptions.

The heavy rain associated with the yellow weather warning is also set to cause:

  • Difficult driving conditions and temporary road closures as a result of spray and flooding
  • Rural communities could become temporarily cut off by flooded roads
  • Significant delays or cancellations to train and bus services
  • Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
  • Power cuts and loss of other services

A Met Office spokesperson added: "Showers and thunderstorms are expected to merge into broader areas of heavy rain across parts of Wales, central and southern England during Sunday.

"Whilst the strongest signal for impactful rainfall totals appears to be centred across east Wales and west-central England, there is potential right across this highlighted region for some areas to see 30-50 mm in less than 6 hours, with a few places receiving 60-80mm over the course of 12-24 hours.

"Southwest England looks likely to see some heavy rain during the early hours of Sunday morning, breaking up into slow-moving, heavy and in places thundery downpours during the day time.

"Meanwhile, the areas of heavy rain are likely to continue pushing north and west, becoming slow moving across some northern and possibly eastern reaches of the warning area during the rest of Sunday."

Everywhere in North Wales set to be affected by latest yellow weather warning

The areas of North Wales set to be impacted by Sunday's yellow weather warning are:

  • Conwy
  • Denbighshire
  • Flintshire
  • Gwynedd
  • Wrexham

How to prepare for the yellow weather warnings in North Wales

The Met Office has issued advice on how to prepare for the yellow weather warnings and the risks they pose.

A Met Office spokesperson said: "Consider if your location is at risk of flash flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. Prepare to protect your property and people from injury.

"Before gusty winds arrive, check to ensure moveable objects or temporary structures are well secured. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, gazebos, sheds, and fences.

"Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

"People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

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"If you find yourself outside and hear thunder, protect yourself by finding a safe enclosed shelter (such as a car). Do not shelter under or near trees, or other structures which may be struck by lightning.

"If you are on an elevated area move to lower ground. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

There will be yellow weather warnings in place across North Wales from 1am on Saturday (September 21) until 11.59pm on Sunday (September 22).