The Met Office has issued a warning with heavy rain set to cause some transport disruptions and potential flooding in Bristol.

The yellow warning has been issued from tomorrow (April 15) at noon to Wednesday (April 16) at noon.

The Met Office forecasts “a spell of heavy and persistent rain.

“Whilst there is some uncertainty in where the heaviest rain will fall, 20-40 mm of rain is expected fairly widely.

“A few places may see 50-75 mm of rain during this period: gradually building up in the west following rain on Monday.”

Bristolians should expect:

- Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible

- Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer

- Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer

- A chance of some interruption to power supplies and other services

For guidance and more information on precautions to stay safe during the weather warning, visit the Met Office website

Bristol transport disruptions and flooding expected as Met Office warns of heavy rain

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