Heavy rain on Thursday may cause disruption to travel with some flooding possible. What to expect: Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer Some interruption to power supplies and other services likely Further details: Some heavy rain will affect southern counties of England during Thursday, perhaps causing some disruption to travel, along the with the possibility of some flooding. Widely 15-25 mm is likely across the warning area, but 40-60 mm may fall in some places, most likely over the Downs. Rain will clear to the east by the end of the day. Strong winds, perhaps gusting in excess of 50 mph in some exposed coastal areas, will accompany the rain, perhaps exacerabating the impacts in a few places. What Should I Do? Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.
