The Met Office has issued a yellow rain and wind warning, which will affect London and The South West later this week.

The warning is in place from 6pm on Wednesday 1 November until 11:59pm on Thursday 2 November.

Strong and potentially damaging wind and heavy rain associated with Storm Ciarán is likely to bring disruption to parts of southern Britain.

The wind warning means that there is a slight chance that damage to buildings and homes could occur, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down.

There is a small chance that flying debris will result in a danger to life and that roads, bridges and railways lines could close with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights.

The rain warning means that there could be delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible

Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings and some communities may be cut off by flooded roads

Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life.

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