Heavy rain is expected to continue this afternoon, Thursday (January 4) so please take extra care on the roads and check before you travel.

Do not attempt to drive, cycle or walk through flood water - it can be deeper than it looks.

If you are driving through heavy rain turn your headlights on and leave twice as much space between you and the car in front - it takes longer to stop in the wet. 

The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for our area and much of the south of England.

This follows a week of bad weather caused by Storm Henk.

The storm caused damage to trees and severe delays on transport across the country.

The Met office said: "Another spell of rain falling onto saturated ground, may lead to further flooding and travel disruption."

What to Expect

Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads

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

Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses

Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible