The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for persistent and heavy rain across the north west of England. A Met Office spokesman said: "Following a recent spell of heavy rainfall, a further period of heavy rainfall is expected Friday afternoon and evening. A yellow weather warning for heavy rain will comes into force on Friday, October 3(Image: Met Office)"Rain will arrive from the west on Friday afternoon, and continue into the evening, with the potential for a short period of very heavy rainfall in the evening. "During this time 10-20 mm of rain will fall widely, with 40-70 mm over areas of high ground exposed to the southwesterly winds. "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."