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Jessica Mercer

Bristol weather: Met Office forecasts weekend washout - when the rain will hit

Bristol is set for a washout this weekend with the Met Office forecasting rain and wind for the region.

The weather agency is predicting heavy downpours and high winds, with a risk of gales along the coast.

Lower temperatures are also forecast, with a drop to a chillier 9C with highs of 13C.

The Met Office forecast for tomorrow (October 2) is: "Widespread rain across the region, heavy for many with the risk of gales, particularly along the coasts. Easing slightly through the afternoon and evening as it clears to the north. Maximum temperature 12 °C."

The forecast for Saturday to Monday is as described as: "Remaining unsettled over the weekend with heavy rain and strong winds.

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"Turning brighter and less windy on Monday with sunny spells interspersed with scattered showers. Feeling rather cold throughout."

In fact, all 48 hours of the weekend have rain forecast for Bristol, with it getting heavier at times.

A Met Office weather warning is in place for the South West tomorrow, although the area covered stops just short of Bristol at the moment.

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When will it rain and how long for?

Friday: Heavy rain from 6am to 4pm, with light rain from 5pm to 11pm.

Saturday: Heavy rain from 10am to 10pm.

Sunday: Heavy rain from 7am to 12pm, light rain from 1pm to 10pm.

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