The public are being warned to be careful as the Met Office's yellow weather warning persists.

With heavy rain resulting in flooding throughout the country, the public are being warned to stay vigilant and plan their journey. Midsomer Norton has a yellow weather warning in place today and tomorrow with heavy rain set to bring further flooding and disruption.

Heavy rain bringing some flooding and disruption in Midsomer Norton

What to expect

Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible

Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads

Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses


What weather to expect in the coming days:

Yellow weather warning in place for today and tomorrow:

Today:

A brighter day for all with sunny spells and isolated showers, mostly in the west. Windy with coastal gales first thing, but winds easing later. Feeling chillier than of late. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Tonight:

Mostly dry this evening with somewhat lighter winds for a time. However, turning very windy and wet overnight with heavy rain and severe coastal gales by the morning. Becoming mild. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

Saturday:

Cloudy, wet and very windy during the morning. Turning more showery by the middle of the day some sunny intervals and showers during the afternoon. Staying windy and turning colder. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Turning much colder with overnight frosts. Sunny spells and heavy blustery showers on Sunday, with showers or perhaps longer periods of wintry precipitation on Monday and Tuesday. Windy at times.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Fri 13 Jan 2023