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Flash floods may occur in south Wales, and south-west, south, and south-east parts of England as heavy rain continues, forecasters have warned.Flash floods may occur in south Wales, and south-west, south, and south-east parts of England as heavy rain continues, forecasters have warned.
There are six flood warnings in the South West and Wales, while 27 "flood watch" areas are being monitored, including nine in the Thames Valley.There are six flood warnings in the South West and Wales, while 27 "flood watch" areas are being monitored, including nine in the Thames Valley.
Areas hit by heavy rain include Devon, Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and Dorset, the BBC Weather Centre said. Areas hit by heavy rain include Cornwall and Oxfordshire - both of which have seen rainfall reach 10mm.
Hampshire, Wiltshire, the Isle of Wight and Somerset will also be deluged. Other regions suffering downpours include the Midlands and Humberside.
With the ground already saturated the rain could lead to localised flooding and driving conditions will be hazardous, the Weather Centre said. However, said BBC forecaster Jay Wynne the bulk of northern England, Northern Ireland and most of Scotland remain dry.
Forecasters have said that some areas could experience up to three-quarters of the month's average rainfall in one day. But this is likely to change overnight, as the wet weather moves northwards reaching Scotland by the early hours.
Hazardous drivingHazardous driving
With the ground already saturated, the rain could lead to localised flooding and driving conditions will be hazardous.
Forecasters have said that some areas could experience up to three-quarters of the month's average rainfall in one day.
The Environment Agency has warned that residents living near the rivers Tamar, Torridge and Walden face likely flooding.The Environment Agency has warned that residents living near the rivers Tamar, Torridge and Walden face likely flooding.
Other parts of south west England and the Thames region have been put on flood watch and warned to expect flooding of low-lying land and roads.
An Environment Agency spokesman said: "We advise people in these areas to be very aware of the weather around you.
"Watch the news and weather forecasts, make sure your phone is charged and be prepared."
South Wales saw 0.9 inches (23mm) of rain between 0600 and 1200 BST.South Wales saw 0.9 inches (23mm) of rain between 0600 and 1200 BST.
About 0.8 inches (20mm) fell overnight in Devon and Cornwall, a third of what the region would normally expect in a month, with a second band of rain set to hit the region later. About 0.8 inches (20mm) fell overnight in Devon and Cornwall, a third of what the region would normally expect in a month, with a second band of rain set to hit the region.
Scotland is the only area not to be too badly affected, with light showers among some sunshine.
Motoring organisation the AA is advising drivers to expect hazardous driving conditions and go only as fast as conditions allow.Motoring organisation the AA is advising drivers to expect hazardous driving conditions and go only as fast as conditions allow.
It says it has already attended 28% more breakdowns than normal - mostly weather-related home starts - with the busiest regions being the Home Counties, London and West Midlands. It says it has already attended 28% more breakdowns than normal - mostly weather-related home starts - with the busiest regions being the Home Counties, London and the West Midlands.
The AA expects to attend more than 12,000 breakdowns, compared with the usual 9,500, by the end of the Wednesday. It expects to attend more than 12,000 breakdowns, compared with the usual 9,500, by the end of the Wednesday.