TORRENTIAL rain is set to hit Southampton during the next two days.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in and around the city.
Forecasters say that residents should expect spray and flooding that could lead to longer travel times as well as possible flooding in homes and businesses.
Mansbridge Road near the White Swan pub; Two way temporary traffic signals have been installed due to excess water on the carriageway.
— Southampton Travel (@scchighways) December 18, 2022
Two-way traffic lights are already in place in Mansbridge Road due to flooding near the White Swan pub.
The heavy rain started at around 6pm last night.
At 3pm the rain is set to be at its worst, with a slight ease at 7pm before continuing into the early hours.
The rain is due to stop at around 6am tomorrow.
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