SEVERAL flood warnings and alerts are in place as more heavy rain falls on Salisbury.
Two yellow weather warnings for wind and rain are in place by the Met Office as forecasters warn of disruption until 6pm on Wednesday.
Heavy rain is expected to fall in Salisbury until 2pm, with light showers to follow throughout the afternoon.
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The Met Office forecast reads: "Bands of showers sweeping eastwards, these often heavy with perhaps the odd thunderstorm. Some sunny spells by the afternoon. Turning colder with temperatures much lower than of late. Gusty winds."
The Environment Agency has issued the following flooding warnings and alerts:
Flood warning for Middle Avon from Salisbury to Ringwood
River levels are rising steadily on the Middle and Lower Hampshire Avon due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Middle and Lower Hampshire Avon, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around areas in Britford, Charlton All Saints, Downton and Fordingbridge in close proximity to the River Avon.
Flooding is affecting areas in Britford, Charlton All Saints, Downton and Fordingbridge in close proximity to the River Avon
Flood alert for Groundwater flooding in the Salisbury Plain area
The groundwater levels at all of our indicator boreholes across Salisbury Plain and the West Wiltshire Downs are now rising quite sharply and with more heavy rain forecast over the next few days will continue to do so into next week at least. Flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected and sewage systems may become inundated.
Flood alert for River Bourne and tributaries
River levels are rising steadily on the River Bourne due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Bourne, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Aughton and Laverstock. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning. River levels are rising steadily at the Idmiston, Salisbury Bourne, and Tidworth Manor Bridge gauge.
Flood alert for River Ebble and tributaries
River levels are rising on the River Ebble due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ebble, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alvediston and Nunton.
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