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Heavy rainfall is expected to move northwards after the south-west, south, and south-east parts of England and south Wales battled with flash floods. Heavy rainfall is expected to move northwards after the south-west, south, and south-east parts of England, and south Wales battled with flash floods.
There are 11 flood warnings in place, all in the South West of England, while 38 "flood watch" areas are being monitored by the Environment Agency. There are 11 flood warnings in place, all in the south-west of England, while 38 "flood watch" areas are being monitored by the Environment Agency.
In Bridgend, floodwater in one street reached a depth of 3ft (0.9m).In Bridgend, floodwater in one street reached a depth of 3ft (0.9m).
But Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England are expected to bear the brunt of Thursday's bad weather. Southern Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to bear the brunt of Thursday's bad weather.
Regions also suffering downpours include the Midlands and Humberside. BBC weather forecaster Rob McElwee said up to 50mm (2in) of rain could fall.
Areas already hit by heavy rain include Cornwall and Oxfordshire - both of which have seen rainfall reach 10mm. He said: "The wet weather will be in southern Scotland, with the potential for flash flooding there and possibly in Northern Ireland.
South Wales saw 0.9 inches (23mm) of rain between 0600 and 1200 BST on Wednesday. "It will be a sharper line of heavy rain than we saw yesterday, and much dryer in England and Wales."
The day saw some parts of the South West receiving 50mm (2 ins) of rain - four-fifths of a the amount in a typical month, with a second band of rain set to hit the region. Vehicle breakdowns
Motoring organisation the AA is advising drivers to expect hazardous driving conditions and go only as fast as conditions allow. Areas also suffering downpours include northern England, the Midlands and Humberside.
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. Places already hit by heavy rain include Cornwall and Oxfordshire - both of which have seen rainfall reach 10mm (0.4in).
South Wales saw 23mm (0.9in) of rain between 0600 and 1200 BST on Wednesday.
The day saw some parts of the South West receiving 50mm (2in) of rain - four-fifths of a the amount in a typical month.
The AA attended 28% more breakdowns than normal - mostly weather-related home starts - with the busiest regions being the home counties, London and the West Midlands.
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