Bristol weather: Met Office issue 3-day yellow warning for rain and wind - here's what to expect

They have issued a 3-day yellow warning which is due to start at 3pm n Friday (December 6) and last until 6am on Sunday (December 8).

It reads that Bristolians should expect “strong winds with some heavy rain likely to the north and west of the low centre. Around 15-25 mm of rain may fall quite widely.

“Winds may quite widely gust to around 40-50 mph inland but locally could gust in excess of 60 mph. The wind and rain may cause disruption to travel, with difficult driving conditions likely.”

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The Met Office has warned people in Bristol to expect the following:

- There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected

- There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs

- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

- There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage

- There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads

- There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris

- There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life

- There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close

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