A WEATHER warning has been issued for parts of Somerset as heavy rain is expected to hit the south west.

The Met Office has issued a warning for the Exmoor area, with severe rainfall expected between midnight tonight and 9pm tomorrow (Tuesday) evening.

A forecaster said: "Heavy and persistent rain over Exmoor may bring some transport disruption from flooding."

The Met Office warned residents to expect some delays to bus services in the area, as well as spray and flooding on roads making driving slower.

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