Heavy rain and thunder to hit the South West
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning
Last updated 15th Jul 2024
Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms have been forecast for parts of the South West.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for rain between 8am and 11.59pm on Monday (15 July) ahead of forecast downpours of up to 40mm over the course of a few hours.
It spans Wales and parts of western England - including Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wilshire, Cornwall and Devon.
The Met Office warned "torrential downpours" are likely, with 15-20mm of rainfall forecast in less than an hour in some places - and 30-40mm within three hours in others.
This may be accompanied by lightning throughout the day, the forecaster added.
There is a small chance some homes could be flooded or see power cuts and fast flowing or deep floodwater may also cause a danger to life.
Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and road closures, the Met Office said.
There is also a chance some train and bus services will be delayed or cancelled in affected areas.
The heavy rain is expected to spread north across the affected area during the day.