Met Office issues yellow weather warning for rain across the New Forest and Christchurch from tomorrow (Saturday)

Persistent rain across the New Forest and Christchurch from tomorrow (Saturday) could bring disruption, the Met Office is warning.

The organisation has issued a yellow weather warning which comes into force at 3pm and is expected to last until 6pm on Sunday.

The “persistent and occasionally heavy rain” could result in flooding, it is warning, due to already saturated ground.

Bus and train services could be affected by the weather, with journey times taking longer, and motorists may be affected by spray and flooding on roads.

Some interruption to power supplies and other services is also likely.