Heavy rain leading to flooding and travel disruption in places is likely as the Met Office issued a Yellow Warning

The warning covers from 2pm today (Wednesday) to noon on Friday,.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Several periods of heavy rain are likely from Wednesday afternoon until early Friday. 30 to 50 mm of rain is likely to accumulate quite widely during this time, with 60 to 90 mm over some south-facing hills of southwest England and south Wales.

"Some drier periods are likely in between the spells of rain and the longevity of these is uncertain, but the overall accumulation of rain on saturated ground is likely to lead to flooding in places."

What to expect

• Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings, most likely across southwest England and south Wales.

• Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible

• Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

• Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads, most likely across southwest England and south Wales.

• Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses, most likely across southwest England and south Wales.