Birmingham weather warning issued for rain and ice this weekend as Storm Eowyn hits West Midlands - forecast

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain and ice with Storm Eowyn expected to arrive in the West Midlands this weekend.

A yellow weather warning for wind is already in place for Birmingham and the West Midlands throughout Friday (January 24).

The Met Office now has a warning in place for ice on Saturday (January 25) as well as heavy rain on Sunday (January 26) and Monday (27). Heavy rain is expected to fall in the region on Sunday afternoon and on Monday morning.

Temperatures are expected to plummet during the early hours of Saturday morning with a warning for ice in place throughout the day.

Met Office Birmingham forecast

Tonight:

Likely dry with clear periods and turning cold with a rural frost possible. Minimum temperature 1 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

After a dry start, turning wet and windy on Sunday. Remaining changeable with showers at times on Monday and Tuesday and often windy. Temperatures close to average.

What should I expect with a rain warning?

Spells of heavy rain may lead to some local flooding during Sunday and Monday.

• There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
• There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
• Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services
• Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving co