Devon and Cornwall rain warning brought forward
The updated yellow warning is now expected between 18:00 BST on Saturday until 21:00 BST on Sunday
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A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms in Cornwall, Devon and the Isles of Scilly has been brought forward by the Met Office.
The updated yellow warning, external is now expected between 18:00 BST on Saturday until 21:00 on Sunday.
The original warning was in place from 12:00 on Sunday until 03:00 on Monday.
The Met Office said 30 to 50 mm (1.18 to 1.97 inches) of rain may fall in a few hours and there was a small chance that a few spots could see 75 mm (2.95 inches) or more.
The Met Office said there was a small chance of power cuts, flooding and loss of services to homes and businesses.
It added: "Outbreaks of heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected to affect south-west England from Saturday evening.
"Further heavy showers and thunderstorms will break out in places across the warning area through the course of Sunday."
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