Wales weather warning for heavy rain on Tuesday

Tuesday's weather warning covers 19 of Wales' 22 council areas between 06:00 GMT and 20:00

Heavy rain could cause disruption across large parts of Wales on Tuesday, according to a weather warning.

The Met Office said the heaviest rain was expected over higher ground, with up to 10cm (3.9in) possible in parts.

The alert covers 19 of 22 council areas across Wales between 06:00 GMT and 20:00.

Meanwhile, more than 20 flood alerts have been issued across the country by Natural Resources Wales.

Tuesday's weather warning covers Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan, Torfaen and Wrexham.

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The Met Office said it could lead to flooding of some homes and businesses, as well as disruption to travel plans.

"Outbreaks of rain will spread across England and Wales during Tuesday. This will be heaviest and most persistent across parts of Wales, particularly over higher ground," it warned.