The Met Office has issued a weather warning from today (Wednesday).

The warning for rain in Brentford and surrounding areas runs between 6am on Wednesday (December 23) until 6am on Thursday.

"Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding in places and disruption to travel," the forecaster said.

Residents have been told:

- there is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

- there is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing hazardous conditions

- where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services

- spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

- there is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads

Outlook for December 23-25

Wednesday will be a wet, windy and cloudy day with heavy rain looking to persist for many.

Rain will persist into the evening, before clearing to the east overnight.

Christmas Eve will turn more settled but chilly as a ridge of high pressure begins to build. However, there will be a few sunny spells.

Christmas Day looks to be breezy and cloudy, but mostly dry.