The forecasting body warned of a ‘small chance’ lives could be put at risk in thunderstorms expected in south west England and south Wales.
Almost a month’s rain could fall on parts of the UK on Sunday, the Met Office has said.
Homes and businesses could also be in danger of flooding quickly in “torrential downpours”, although the risk is said to be low, as up to 70mm of rain falls in a few hours in some spots.The September average rainfall for the region is 92.45mm.There is also a “small chance” of power cuts or that other services to homes and businesses could be lost while some communities could also be cut off by floodwater, the forecaster said.
She added: “The heaviest and most persistent rain will be tomorrow morning, bringing a risk of some potential flooding in homes and businesses.”
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