Wales and the southwest have been issued a yellow warning after up to 20mm of rain fell overnight Thursday/Friday with more downpours expected.
The Met Office said: "Periods of heavy rain are likely across the southern half of Wales, southwest England and the southwest Midlands.
"It is looking increasingly likely that one area of heavy rain will move through followed by a drier interlude, before further heavy, persistent rain moves eastwards into the early hours of Saturday.
"The public should be aware of the possibility of disruption to travel due to localised flooding."
The Environment Agency has 14 warnings in place. In the northeast, people have been told that flooding is likely.
The Met Office said: "Periods of heavy rain are likely across the southern half of Wales, southwest England and the southwest Midlands.
"It is looking increasingly likely that one area of heavy rain will move through followed by a drier interlude, before further heavy, persistent rain moves eastwards into the early hours of Saturday.
"The public should be aware of the possibility of disruption to travel due to localised flooding."
The Environment Agency has 14 warnings in place. In the northeast, people have been told that flooding is likely.
Link: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/391642/20121005/severe-weather-warning-met-office-heavy-rain.htm
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