Flooding 'likely' as heavy rain and gales forecast

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Image caption, The Met Office says up to 20mm of rain is expected between Thursday and Friday

Weather forecasters say it is 鈥渓ikely鈥 that some homes and businesses will be flooded due to heavy rain.

The Met Office has issued a for the East of England from 21:00 BST on Thursday until 20:00 on Friday.

Heavy rain is expected, as well as gusts of more than 40mph (64km/h).

Disruption to roads and public transport is likely with journeys taking longer than normal, according to the Met Office.

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