A SEVERE warning of rain is in place for Gloucestershire, with heavy downpours expected to batter the Stroud district this weekend.
The warning is in place for Saturday, when a spell of persistent and heavy rain is expected, accompanied by strong winds.
A spokesman from the Met Office said: "20-30 mm of rain is expected quite widely across the warning area with 50-70 mm on south-facing slopes.
"In addition, southerly gales or severe gales are expected with gusts of 40-50mph inland and locally 65mph over higher ground and south-facing coasts.
"As this rain will be falling on near-saturated ground, please be aware of the risk of localised flooding and perhaps some disruption to travel."
Showers are expected to be lighter on Sunday but still persistent.
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