Risk of flooding and travel disruption as rain warning is issued for West Sussex
It will be in force from midnight on Wednesday through until midday on Thursday
Last updated 18th Jan 2021
West Sussex could see flooding and travel disruption as a weather warning for heavy rain is issued.
The yellow alert from the Met Office will be in force from midnight on Wednesday through until 12pm on Thursday.
Forecasters say there could around 50mm could fall across the county that time, with levels potentially reaching up to 80mm in the South West.
Strong winds and flooding could make travelling difficult with spray on the roads and longer journey times.
What to expect
Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely
Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
Some interruption to power supplies and other services likely
"Occasional heavy rain are expected to affect the region. on Wednesday and Wednesday night.
"The heaviest and most persistent rain is likely to be across the higher ground in the Southwest.
"20-50 mm of rain is expected to fall widely across the warning area, with 50-80 mm over the Moors in the Southwest.
"Some stronger winds may also accompany the rainfall and may add to travelling difficulties across areas higher and more exposed routes."
Met Office