A yellow weather warning has been issued for Kent as heavy rain sweeps across the county, bringing with it a risk of flooding.

The downpours have brought a small chance of flooding, according to the Met Office.

A yellow warning has been issued, which means there is a small chance the rain could impact public transport and potentially cut off parts rural communities.

The warning has since been upgraded to amber level.

The Met Office states there is a small chance homes and businesses could be flooded, damaging some buildings.

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

"Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

"There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded road."

The warning is in place for Kent until midnight, but remains in place for other parts of the county.

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