THE Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for heavy rain across the South West this morning (January 5)

Following patches of snowfall yesterday (January 4) the Met Office has issued additional yellow and amber weather warnings around the country for the rest of the weekend and into next week.

In Somerset, heavy rainfall is expected through the course of Sunday and overnight into Monday morning (January 6), bringing the potential for difficult travelling conditions, transport disruption and some localised flooding. The weather warning is in place until 9am on Monday.

The Met Office said: “Through this period, a further 15-20 mm of rain could fall quite widely, with perhaps 30 mm in a few locations, this most likely in southwest England. Parts of southeast England are less likely to see heavy rain after early afternoon on Sunday.”

Rain and some potential snow is expected to clear to the east by Monday morning.

Those travelling are advised to anticipate longer journey times and journey disruptions.