Weather warnings issued as over half a month’s worth of rain to fall in 24 hours

A yellow weather warning has been issued over concerns south-west England and Wales could experience more than half a month’s rainfall in 24 hours.

Forecasters predict that wet and windy weather could hit the areas from this weekend through to Tuesday.

A yellow weather warning is also in place across Northern Ireland from 8am to 3pm on Sunday.

The Met Office’s warning for the South West England and South Wales will be in place for 24 hours from 6pm on Monday.

It spans from the Isles of Scilly to Gloucester, and west to St David’s in Pembrokeshire.

Outbreaks of rain are predicted to turn persistent and heavy for 24 hours from 6pm on Monday.

From 6pm on Monday, outbreaks of rain will turn persistent and heavy for 24 hours, the Met Office said.

Up to 40mm of rain expected in some