A YELLOW weather warning has been issued by the Met Office as heavy rain is expected to batter Basingstoke over the coming days.

The warning is in place from 12pm tomorrow, Thursday, January 4, to 3am on Friday, January 5. 

The Met Office warns that "Another spell of rain falling onto saturated ground, may lead to further flooding and travel disruption."

Here's was to expect: "There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses. There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.

"Spray and flooding is likely to lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads.

"Where flooding occurs, there is a chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services."

Hour-by-hour forecast as Met Office issues yellow warning for rain in Basingstoke

All information is accurate at the time of writing

Thursday, January 4

12pm - 8C, Cloudy

1pm - 8C, Cloudy

2pm - 8C, Light rain

3pm - 7C, Heavy rain

4pm - 7C, Heavy rain

5pm - 6C, Heavy rain

6pm - 6C, Heavy rain

7pm - 6C, Heavy rain

8pm - 6C, Heavy rain

9pm - 5C, Light rain

10pm - 5C, Light rain

11pm - 5C, Cloudy

Friday, January 5

12am - 5C, Cloudy

3am - 3C, Partly cloudy