Surrey and Hampshire braced for lashing rain and strong winds as multiple weather warnings issued
The first comes into force from 3am on Friday.
Last updated 1st Oct 2020
An alert for rain and wind has been issued for parts of Surrey and Hampshire on Friday (2 October), with another for rain covering much of the weekend.
We are warned of the potential for flooding and transport disruption.
The first yellow alert for wind and rain is in place from 3am on Friday morning through to 8pm the same day, before the second for rain takes affect on 3am on Saturday (3 October) and runs until 8pm on Sunday.
The Met Office warns the first could affect Friday morning rush hour traffic, with gusts of up to 55mph accompanying rainfall of up to 50mm: "Rain and showers overnight Thursday into Friday will turn heavier and more persistent during Friday morning, along with a strengthening east to north easterly wind.
"Some places could receive 40-50 mm over the course of 12-18 hours, most likely in the south of this region, combined with gusts of 45-55mph inland during Friday morning rush hour.
"Some coastal regions exposed to the south-east could experience gusts of 60-65mph.
"The combination of wind and rain, combined with trees losing their leaves, increases the risk of flooding due to blocked drains and watercourses.
"The wind and rain will ease from the south later on Friday, as the weather system responsible starts to move away."
It goes on to warn of the likelihood of some homes and businesses in urbanised areas flooding, as well as dangerous driving conditions, and delays to rail, air and ferry transport.