Weather warning issued for parts of Wales

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of rain for parts of south and west Wales.

The areas covered by the warning are:

• Blaenau Gwent

• Bridgend

• Caerphilly

• Cardiff

• Carmarthenshire

• Merthyr Tydfil

• Monmouthshire

• Neath Port Talbot

• Newport

• Pembrokeshire

• Powys

• Rhondda Cynon Taff

• Swansea

• Torfaen

• Vale of Glamorgan

Forecasters have warned that some local disruption from surface water and river flooding is likely.

The warning is in place from 6pm this evening until 3pm on Sunday.

What a yellow warning means

Yellow = be aware. Severe weather is possible over the next few days and could affect you. Yellow means that you should plan ahead thinking about possible travel delays, or the disruption of your day to day activities. The Met Office is monitoring the developing weather situation and Yellow means keep an eye on the latest forecast and be aware that the weather may change or worsen, leading to disruption of your plans in the next few days.

Source: Met Office

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Forecast for the days ahead

Today:After a cold start, it will be a largely fine morning with early sunny spells. Through the morning, cloud will thicken and winds will strengthen as patchy rain develops through the afternoon, mainly affecting southern areas through daylight hours. Maximum temperature 8 deg C .

Tonight:Rain will spread across all parts overnight, turning heavy and persistent at times. Winds will also strengthen further, particularly in exposure. Mild and frost-free. Minimum temperature 5 deg C.

Saturday:An unsettled day with spells of rain, locally heavy and persistent. Rather windy at times, although winds should ease for a time through the day. Maximum temperature 11 deg C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:The unsettled conditions will continue with further spells of heavy rain, possibly giving localised flooding across southern areas, and strong winds at times.