A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued. (Image: Met Office)

The Met Office has issued a "danger to life" warning as heavy rain is set to soak Gloucestershire from Monday, December 8.

The 24-hour warning, which will be in effect from 6pm on Monday, until 6pm on Tuesday, is for heavy rain which could bring as much as 100mm over the most exposed prone hills.

The Met Office said there is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing a danger to life as driving conditions are set to be impacted, transport services disrupted and there is a small chance of flooding to properties and businesses.

However, southerly winds could be set to further impact the South West and magnify the chaos caused by the rainfall.

The Met Office said: "Outbreaks of rain will become pers

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