By Hannah Ahmed

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The Met Office has issued advice on “staying safe” as a yellow weather warning is put in place for 28 parts of the UK. “Heavy rainfall” is forecast in many areas of the country, including right here in the West Midlands. Due to this, the Met Office has urged UK households to be prepared for a number of scenarios between 9am on Saturday (September 18) until 6am on Sunday (September 19). Weather experts have declared there may be a “small chance” this rainfall causes “some transport disruption and flooding,” adding there is a “slight chance” of power cuts and “loss of services” to some homes and businesses. READ MORE: Met Office issues 21 hour ‘danger to life’ warning to seven UK areas The specialists have also highlighted flooding could cause a risk of damage to buildings, as well as difficult driving conditions, some road closures and a “slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services.” The Met Office added: “There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life.” To prepare for the heavy rainfall, the experts advised: “Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. “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. “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.” The Met Office also has a formal outline of five tips you should follow in order to stay safe in heavy rain. The Met Office urges Brits to follow a “three-point plan” to check if your property is at risk, if it is, it stated you must prepare a flood plan and prepare an emergency flood kit to protect you home. The Met Office writes: “It’s never too late to take action and prepare for flooding. Follow these 6 simple steps to protect your home or business: “If you are trapped in a building by floodwater, follow these simple instructions to keep you and your family safe: READ MORE: Power cuts ‘likely’ in 28 parts of England on Saturday and Sunday Weather experts have said it is often safer bit to drive in these conditions, but if you have to drive you need to ensure you: The Met Office states it is “not safe” to drive, walk or swim through flood water, so it is essential you “avoid it where possible.” It adds: “If you are affected by fast flowing or deep water call 999 and wait for help.” While flooding can be distressing, the Met Office urges Brits to be mindful of “vulnerable people” who live near to you. The website reads: “Help to protect the vulnerable people that you know, including older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone: they may need support with food and medical supplies. “If you are worried about your health or that of somebody you know, ring NHS 111. “Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly. When a weather warning is issued, stay up to date with the weather in your area.”