THE Met Office has issued a fresh warning for heavy rain which could bring flooding to Somerset and the wider South West amid the looming threat of Storm Éowyn.

Forecasters issued a yellow wind warning for Somerset and the region which will be in place from 7am until 6pm tomorrow (Thursday, January 23)/

A new weather alert for rain has now been issued from midnight to 9pm on Friday - taking in Wales, parts of West Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. This could lead to surface flooding and disruption in Somerset areas.

According to the Met Office, Saturday will also be breezy, but with drier conditions. Later on Sunday, another area of low pressure could bring further wet and very windy weather across the UK.

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: “Storm Éowyn will bring a period of very unsettled, potentially disruptive, weather to the UK through Friday and into Saturday.

“The strongest gusts are likely to be felt across parts of Northern Ireland, northern England, northwestern Wales and western Scotland, where exposed sites could get gusts in excess of 80mph, which has the potential to cause impacts for those in these areas. There will also be some heavy rain, bringing some unpleasant conditions to end the week.

“The initial warning for Storm Éowyn has been issued several days in advance, so it’s important to stay up to date with the forecast as further details emerge in the coming days.”