A weather warning has been issued for later today (Wednesday) with up to 70mm of rain forecast for some parts of West Wales.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning which runs from 4pm until 9am on Thursday.

Meteorologists warn that there is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater and some communities could be cut off by flooded roads

There is also a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Heavy rain is expected to develop over parts of Wales during Wednesday afternoon and evening and then move gradually southwards during Wednesday night.

"This should then break up and clear during Thursday morning. 20 to 30mm rain is expected quite widely and in a few places between 50 and 70mm rain could fall, the bulk of this within six hours."