Rain and thunder warning for Devon and Cornwall brought forward
The Met Office said there was a small chance of power cuts, flooding and loss of services to homes and businesses.It added: "Outbreaks of heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected to affect south-west England from Saturday evening."Further heavy showers and thunderstorms will break out in places across the warning area through the course of Sunday."
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