Met Office warns Herefordshire of heavy rain for three days

The yellow weather warning for rain is in place for western parts of the county between midnight on Tuesday through to midday on Thursday.

The Met Office said spells of prolonged and heavy rain may lead to flooding and disruption to travel in places.

The weather warning for western parts of Herefordshire from Tuesday to Thursday. Picture: Met Office

"Several days of persistent and occasional heavy rain are expected to affect the region," it added.

"The heaviest and most persistent rain is likely to be across Wales and the high ground of northern England (Pennines).

"By early Thursday, 30-60 mm of rain is expected to fall widely across the warning area, with 100-150 mm over the high ground of Wales and northern England.

"Up to 200 mm is possible across parts of north Wales. Melting snow across higher parts of the Pennines may exacerbate the potential for flooding.

"Strong winds will also accompany the rainfall and may add to travelling difficulties across areas higher and more exposed routes."

A second yellow weather warning for rain, which covers the rest of Herefordshire, comes into force at midnight on Wednesday until 3am on Thursday.

A second weather warning comes into force on Wednesday. Picture: Met Office

"Occasional heavy rain are expected to affect the region on Wednesday and Wednesday night," forecasters added.

"The heaviest and most persistent rain is likely to be across the higher ground in the Southwest. 20-50 mm of rain is expected to fall widely across the warning area, with 50-80 mm over the Moors in the Southwest.

"Some stronger winds may also accompany the rainfall and may add to travelling difficulties across areas higher and more exposed routes."