Rainy weather in Liverpool (Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)

Yellow National Severe Weather Warnings for rain have been issued for Saturday and Sunday, covering parts of north Wales, northwest England, and southwest Scotland. The Met Office said the UK can expect persistent and occasionally heavy rain over the weekend, with outbreaks of rain spreading in from the west during Saturday and Sunday before eventually easing during Sunday afternoon and evening.

Rainfall totals of 30mm or more are likely across the warning areas , Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Rebekah Hicks said: "While there is still some uncertainty around the timing of individual pulses of heavy rain, the combination of prolonged rainfall and already saturated ground means there is a chance of further disruption

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