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Sarah TurnnidgeWest of England <\/p>\n

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Some exposed areas could see half their average December rain fall in just one day <\/p>\n

Areas of England and Wales have been warned of potential flooding and travel disruption caused by heavy rain. <\/p>\n

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning<\/a> for south west England and south Wales earlier, which will be in place from 18:00 GMT on Monday to 18:00 on Tuesday. <\/p>\n

The forecaster said an area of low pressure approaching the UK from the south west would bring heavy rain as well as strong winds, which could last until early Wednesday.<\/p>\n

“At present, the exact track, depth, and timings of this low are uncertain, which makes it harder to determine where will be most impacted by strong winds and\/or heavy rain,” said Steven Keates, the Met Office’s deputy chief meteorologist.<\/p>\n

“This system has the potential to cause disruption, and severe weather warnings are likely to be issued over the weekend as details become clearer,” he added. <\/p>\n

Outbreaks of rain will become persistent and heavy, the Met Office said, with up to 40mm (1.6in) of rainfall in some areas and 60-80mm of rain over Dartmoor and high ground in south Wales, which could amount to more than half the average monthly rainfall in December. <\/p>\n

Spray and flooding on the roads could cause difficult driving conditions, the forecaster said, with a chance of cancellations to train and bus services. <\/p>\n

There is a small chance of some communities being cut off by flooded roads, as well as of homes and businesses being damaged by rising water. <\/p>\n

The Met Office warning also highlights the possibility of fast flowing water causing danger to life, with some areas also facing the potential of power cuts. <\/p>\n

Where does Met Office weather warning cover?<\/p>\n

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Areas of south Wales and the south-west of England are covered by the weather warning<\/p>\n

The weather warning covers much of the south-west of England and south Wales.<\/p>\n

The Met Office says parts, or the whole, of the following areas will be affected. You can find more information here<\/a>. <\/p>\n