Heavy rain could bring disruption to parts of Wales on Wednesday

Heavy rain will spread across Wales and southwest England from early on Wednesday morning.

Rainfall amounts will widely reach 15-25 mm, with as much as 50-70 mm over higher ground. With saturated ground in places, this is likely to lead to some disruption. Rain will clear to the east by the afternoon.

What to expect

• A few homes and businesses flooded
• Bus and train services affected with journeys taking longer
• Spray and flooding on roads will make journey times longer
• Some interruption to power supplies and other services

What should I do?

Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.

Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or live bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.