The Met Office has issued new weather warnings in England and Wales as households are urged to stock up on batteries.

Outbreaks of heavy rain could result in some flooding and disruption, the Met Office said, as a yellow warning for rain was issued for the south west of England. The warning will be in place from 6pm Monday, January 26 to 2pm on Tuesday, January 27.

According to a map issued by the Met Office, the warning will cover Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, but also Cardiff and Swansea in Wales. The full forecast read: “Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, will affect southwest England and southern Wales from Monday evening, through Tuesday morning before clearing to heavy showers later in the day.

“Rainfall totals are expected to reach 20-30 mm widely, with 50-80 mm likely across higher ground, especially Dartmoor, Exmoor and Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). With wet conditions prior to this period, the rain will fall onto saturated ground, accentuating flooding impacts in places. Strong southeasterly winds are also likely.”

Warning residents of possible disruption, the Met Office also said: “People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.” 

The forecaster also shared the followin warning.