Torrential rain is set to batter Merseyside this weekendRainy reflections on the Pier Head in LiverpoolRainy reflections on the Pier Head in Liverpool(Image: Liverpool Echo)

Liverpool is bracing for heavy showers this weekend as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain. The alert will be in effect from 9am on Saturday, September 20, with the weather agency urging people to prepare for potentially disruptive weather conditions.

It comes after the Met Office has confirmed the first name to be used for a storm in the 2025/2026 season will be Amy. However, it has not officially assigned the name ‘Storm Amy’ to the wet and windy weather expected this weekend. The meteorological body has instead issued a yellow warning for rain, with the worst conditions expected to hit the north of England.

It is forecast that a “band of rain, heavy at times, across Wales, northern England and southern Scotland is expected to remain slow-moving during Saturday morning before making erratic eastward progress, eventually clearing early on Sunday.”

Around 20-30 mm of rain is “likely to fall quite widely” and there is a chance that 60-80 mm of rain could fall in places. These higher accumulations may not be confined to high ground only. Due to this uncertainty, further changes to the warning area are possible, the Met Office said.

As the area of rain clears east, a spell of strong winds may develop later Saturday and Sunday morning, most likely towards North Sea coasts.

Gusts of 45-55 mph are expected widely inland, with gusts of 60-70 mph possible at times along exposed coasts and hills. Winds will only slowly ease from the west later in the afternoon and into Monday evening.

The wet weather is expected to start in Liverpool tonight, so it’s best to be prepared if you’re heading out.

Here is the hour-by-hour forecast for tomorrow:

7am – Light rain, 15C

8am – Light rain, 15C

9am – Heavy rain, 15C

10am – Light rain, 15C

11am – Light rain, 15C

12pm – Light rain, 15C

1pm – Light rain, 15C

2pm – Heavy rain, 15C

3pm – Heavy rain, 15C

4pm – Heavy rain, 15C

5pm – Heavy rain, 15C

6pm – Light rain, 14C

7pm – Heavy rain, 14C

8pm – Heavy rain, 14C

9pm – Heavy rain, 13C

10pm – Heavy rain, 12C

11pm – Heavy rain, 12C

Staying safe in flooding

It’s never too late to take action and prepare for flooding. Follow these 6 simple steps to protect your home or business:

  1. Check the flood advice in your area to know when and where flooding will happen
  2. Charge mobile phone devices
  3. Park your car outside the flood zone
  4. Prepare a flood kit to help you cope in the event of flooding to your home and business
  5. Store valuables up high, including electrical devices, important documents and furniture
  6. Turn off gas water and electricity supplies