The yellow alert for rain runs from midnight last night through to 3am tomorrow (Tuesday October 1), with forecasters say there is a small chance that heavy rain may cause some flooding and disruption.
The weather warning states:
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services
- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads
- There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses