The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain in Southampton on Thursday and Friday.

Residents in Southampton are being warned to expect heavy rain, after the Met Office issued a rain warning from 5pm on Thursday to 10am on Friday.

Heavy rain will bring the potential for some flooding and disruption across the city.

The Met Office has also warned that due to heavy downpours in recent days, there is an increased risk of flooding on the roads.

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A spokesperson from the Met Office said: “Whilst some areas will miss the worst, areas of heavy, showery rain are expected to become widespread across a swathe of England and Wales during Thursday evening and on into Friday morning.

“There is some uncertainty in the details, but some locations may see up 20-30 mm of rain in 2-3 hours and perhaps 40-60 mm in 4-6 hours.

“Lightning and strong, gusty winds may be additional hazards, especially in southwest coastal areas.

“Given the recent very wet weather, this will bring the potential for further flooding and transport disruption.”