The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind and rain in Basingstoke.

Forecasters are predicting a downpour in the town, with heavy winds contributing to the bad weather.

At the time of writing, a yellow warning for heavy rain is in place from 5am until 5pm on Thursday, February 22, while a yellow warning for wind is in place from 8am until 6pm on Thursday, February 22.

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Here's what to expect:

According to the Met office, "there is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses, and a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.

"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 also a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads.

"There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected and there is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs.

"There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage, and there is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.

"There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris and there is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close."