Snow and heavy rain forecast as warning issued

Zhara SimpsonSouth West
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The Met Office says snow could also fall during a weather warning for rain

A weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for England's south coast - with the prospect of snow also possible.

The Met Office said the rain could lead to some flooding and disruption to travel from 06:00 GMT on Wednesday to 08:00 on Thursday.

Forecasters said areas affected by the warning included Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.

During the weather warning, the Met Office said "some snow" could fall over higher ground, mainly on Wednesday night.

"Strong east to north-easterly winds will accompany the rain and or snow which could exacerbate impacts in places," forecasters added.

The Met Office said 10-20mm (0.4-0.8 inches) of rain was "expected quite widely", with a few places forecast to get up to 30mm (1.2 inches) along with as much as 50mm (two inches) possible over Dartmoor.

A separate weather warning for snow has been issued from 16:00 on Wednesday until 06:00 on Thursday for parts of Wales and central England by the Met Office.

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