Heavy rain on way for Surrey and Hampshire
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning
Last updated 18th Jan 2021
We are warned of heavy rain on Wednesday (20 January) with the Met Office issuing a yellow alert.
It is in place for all of Wednesday from after midnight through to 12pm on Thursday (21 January).
The warning covers all of Surrey and Hampshire as well as the whole of the south of England.
The downpours could be accompanied by stronger winds.
Up to 50mm could fall, with a risk of flooding and disruption to travel.
The Met Office's five day forecast for Surrey and Hampshire:
Today:
Mainly fine during the morning, although southern coastal districts may see the odd shower. Becoming generally cloudier from the west into the afternoon, culminating in occasional rain spreading eastwards. Rather cold throughout, accentuated by the strengthening wind. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Tonight:
Soon becoming generally cloudy wet and windy, although staying relatively mild and frost-free as a result. Rain should become lighter and more intermittent later in the night. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
Tuesday:
Damp and windy, with coastal gales. Brightest in the morning in the east, with occasional rain tending to become heavier and more widespread later. Mild, but tempered by the wind. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Wet and windy throughout Wednesday, with gales in places. Colder and blustery for a time into Thursday, ahead of a drier, less windy, but much colder end to the week.