Met Office issues fresh yellow weather warnings for rain which put parts of England at risk of flooding
Large parts of England could face travel disruption and some flooding as heavy rain hits later today, the Met Office has said.
The forecaster has issued a yellow weather warning for rain which covers from Newcastle and its surrounding areas down to East Anglia, along England's east coast. This comes into force at 7pm and lasts until 12pm on Sunday.
Another fresh yellow warning for rain, which comes into effect at 6pm, covers much of Cornwall, as well as parts of Devon and Somerset. That warning lasts until 6am tomorrow morning.
Under the warnings, people are urged to be aware that flooding of homes and businesses is possible, while disruption on the roads and public transport is likely.
Persistent, and at times heavy, rain will hit eastern parts of England this evening and last into Sunday, the Met Office said. It is expected to clear in East Anglia by dawn on Sunday, and in northeast England by early afternoon.
Rain showers in the southwest will also begin on Saturday evening and continue overnight.
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Flooding is likely as a lot of ground is currently waterlogged after recent bouts of wet weather and snow.
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