HEAVY rain could cause flooding across Essex, forecasters have warned.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain covering the whole of Essex.
The warning is in force from 9pm on Thursday and for the whole of Friday.
Forecasters suggested “flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely” and warned “spray and flooding on roads” will probably make journey times longer.
Yellow warning of rain affecting East of England https://t.co/4vlKI1yRt5 pic.twitter.com/Bzhp6YYnUR
— Met Office - E England (@metofficeEEng) October 11, 2023
The latest forecast predicts heavy and persistent rain will develop through Thursday evening, before affecting much of England and Wales through Friday.
The Met Office says 10-20mm of rain is likely but warned 30-50mm of rainfall is possible in the wettest spots.
“Across the south of the area its possible some thunderstorms may break out, and these could bring 20-30 mm of rainfall in a couple of hours,” it added.
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