Rain and thunder warning for Devon and Cornwall

A map of Devon and Cornwall. A grey box which says "Plymouth" is on it. There is a yellow shape over Devon and Cornwall. With a yellow and black box that says "Yellow" and "Rain".Image source, Met Office
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A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms has been issued for Sunday and Monday

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A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms has been issued for Sunday and Monday in Cornwall, Devon and the Isles of Scilly.

The Met Office said the warning, external would be in place from 12:00 BST on Sunday until 03:00 BST on Monday.

An area of heavy rain with isolated thunderstorms could develop and affect Cornwall, Devon and the Isles of Scilly, it said.

It added 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.

Met Office said there was a small chance of power cuts, flooding and loss of services to homes and businesses.

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