A yellow weather warning has been issued for south Essex as experts say heavy rain could cause flooding.

The Met Office warning is in place from 6pm today (October 24) to 10am tomorrow (October 25), with forecasters predicting rain is "likely to cause some flooding and disruption" in a few places.

What to expect

  • Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
  • Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
  • Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely

The yellow warning is in place across Essex, including in Thurrock, Basildon, Southend, Castle Point and further afield in Chelmsford and Colchester.

What will the weather conditions be like in Southend?

Here is an hour-by-hour forecast for Southend amid the warning. This information was correct as of 4pm October 24: 

Tuesday

6pm - 30 per cent chance of light shower

7pm - Clear night

8pm - Clear night

9pm - Partly cloudy

10pm - Cloudy, 10 per cent chance of rain

11pm - Cloudy, 10 per cent chance of rain

Wednesday

12am - 60 per cent chance of light rain

1am to 6am - 90 per cent chance of heavy rain

7am - 60 per cent chance of light rain

8am - 50 per cent chance of light rain

9am - 50 per cent chance of light rain

10am - 40 per cent chance of light rain