HEAVY rain overnight is “likely” to cause flooding to homes and businesses in Essex, weather forecasters have warned.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain covering the whole of Essex.
The warning is in force between 6pm today and 10am tomorrow.
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) October 24, 2023
Rain across southeast and central southern England
Tuesday 1800 – Wednesday 1000
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Forecasters suggested “flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely” and warned “spray and flooding on roads” will probably make journey times longer.
The latest forecast predicts scattered showers will become more frequent before a longer spell of rain develops this evening.
The Met Office says 15-20mm of rain is likely but warned 50-60mm of rainfall is possible in the wettest spots.
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