Is it normal for places to be dead quiet in weather warnings for heavy rain

[MyPithyCat]

Don't know if it's just because of weather or the times we live in but according to Google maps. Shops bars and pubs are quiet l. Is it normal

Yes.

Very common if it's yellow and above. I'm about to pop into town and I am hoping it is going to be much less busy.

I hate going out in poor weather but DH will go out in anything, he does a lot of long distance events though that generally go on whatever the weather.

Not sure as our big Tesco was HEAVING! Seemed like people were having a browse as a way to get out of the house but mostly avoid the bad weather. We’re in the amber rain warning area.

Yeah I’ve deliberately not gone out today.

What's it like today. Is it what you expected. All will be back to normal and busy next week don't you think

If it’s cold numbers will be down

but the build up to Christmas will counter that to some extent

Most places, although retail parks & shopping centres will be packed.

Google Maps show that the pubs (normally packed on a weekend) are less busy than usual. I guess it's because of the weather

Have you just moved to the UK?

Been here my whole life in the uk