Heavy rain warning for New Year’s Day across West Sussex
Gusts of 50-60 mph could accompany total rainfall of between 10 and 20mm on Wednesday January 1, but forecasters warn that it could be as much as 30-40mm in some places.
According to the Met Office: “With ground already saturated over much of this area, the public should be aware of the risk of further localised flooding.”
An assessment from the chief forecaster said: “The more persistent rain should clear eastwards later on Wednesday and overnight into Thursday, but heavy showers will follow on.”