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Caitlin Doherty & Alexander Brock

UK weather: Met Office warnings in place as country braces for more rain

Met Office weather warnings are in place as the UK braces for more rain over the next five days.

Northern England, south west England and south Wales are all preparing for downpours during the next few days.

The East Midlands and South Yorkshire can also expect some heavy showers by midweek, Mirror Online reports .

Met Office weather forecaster Alex Burkill said on Saturday evening: "The heavy rain that affected parts of England today (November 23) has moved north and it's mainly across Scotland right now.

"That's where we've got the warning for tonight, and the heaviest rain and greatest impacts will be there."

A weather warning is in place (Met Office)

A yellow weather warning for rain, which will be in place from 12pm on Tuesday to 3pm on Wednesday, covers much of the south west, including Bristol .

The Met Office has warned the public to expect flooding on the roads and delays to train services.

Weather warnings covering parts of Scotland, south Wales and the south west have also been for today (November 24) and Monday.

UK five-day forecast

Today

Rain clearing northeast Scotland this morning. Elsewhere., dull and misty with drizzle at first. Gradually turning brighter and drier, but further wet and windy weather reaching the southwest later.

Tonight

Rain, heavy at times, spreading across southwest England and Wales, followed by scattered showers. Dry, mainly cloudy and rather mild elsewhere.

Monday

Outbreaks of rain spreading northeast across Britain, with sunny spells and scattered showers in the southwest. These heavy at times with a risk of thunder.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday

Unsettled with further outbreaks of rain, showers, and for some, periods of strong winds. Rather mild, but possibly becoming colder in the far north by the end of Thursday.

For the latest news in and around Bristol, visit and bookmark Bristol Live's homepage .

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