Met Office issue disruptive 12-hour rain warning for South West

A yellow rain warning has been issued in the South West

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across parts of the West Country. The warning is in place from 6pm today (February 10) until 6am tomorrow.

The Exeter-based forecaster has predicted heavy showers to hit parts of the region, including Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. The downpours are expected to cause some travel disruption and flooding.

The latest warning comes after a deluge of rain hit Devon and the West Country in recent days. Flood warnings and alerts are in place across the region. The Met Office previously issued a 28-hour weather warning as heavy rain fell across the region.

The Met Office has outlined what to expect during the latest warning:

• Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible
• Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
• Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer

Met Office 5-day forecast for the South West

Today: A bright start, particularly in eastern counties but turning cloudier with scattered showers in the west, these becoming more widespread and locally heavy. Breezy at times, especially in the west. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Tonight: Scattered showers this evening and overnight, these locally heavy. Rather windy in Devon and Cornwall and along the south coast. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

Sunday: A changeable day with periods of cloud and showers, these locally heavy, but also some sunny spells, especially later. Often brisk westerly winds and feeling less mild. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday: Breezy on Monday and feeling colder with sunny spells and scattered showers. Rain at times on Tuesday and Wednesday but also some drier spells. Temperatures remaining a bit above average.