THE Yellow Warning of heavy rain overnight has been extended.

The alert was due to be in place until 3am on Sunday but this has now been increased to cover until 6am. It covers all of Devon.

Rain was developing across south Wales and southwest England during Saturday afternoon, moving slowly east overnight.

A Met Office spokesperson said: ‘Although the most persistent rain is expected over hills, periods of heavy rain are expected almost anywhere. 15-25 mm is expected quite widely, with some places seeing 40-60 mm of rain, particularly over hills in south Wales and southwest England.

‘Strong winds will accompany the rain, with gusts of 45-55 mph over hills and around coasts.

‘Although it is expected to become drier for a time, there is a chance for further rain to redevelop during daytime on Sunday, particularly across southeast England.’