Heavy rain and thundery showers are expected for the rest of the day in Bristol, Tuesday, October 8. The Met Office weather map shows bands of heavy rain moving across the region as another wave of bad weather brought on by an ex-hurricane.

Bristol is set to be hit with a barrage of rain for the rest of the day as remnants of Hurricane Kirk, which blew over the Atlantic Ocean, is headed this way. While it is no longer classed as a hurricane, strong winds and heavy rain is still expected.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms which are forecast to wreak havoc across the country. Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to cause disruption until 10pm.

The Devon-based forecaster said: “Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected during Tuesday, with some localised disruption possible.” It added: “Showers and thunderstorms will spread from the southwest”.

Hour-by-hour weather forecast for Bristol

2pm: Heavy rain and cloud coverage with some breakthrough of sun. There is a 95 per cent chance of rain and high temperatures of 14C.

3pm: Rain continues with some patches of sun. There is a 90 per cent chance of rain with temperatures peaking at 15C.

4pm: Rain continues with some patches of sun. There is a 90 per cent chance of rain with temperatures peaking at 15C.

5pm: Rain eases off slightly, with an 80 per cent chance of showers. High temperatures of 15C.

6pm: The sunset is expected at 6.31pm. 90 per cent chance of rain, highs of 14C.

7pm: Heavy rain continues for the next hour with 80 per cent chance of showers.

8pm: The rain continues into the evening, 80 per cent chance of downpours. Temperatures begin to drop, highs of 13C.

9pm: The weather begins to ease around 9pm with 70 per cent chance of rain.

10pm: The rain eases at 10pm, with just 40 per cent of showers. Some cloud coverage across the city.

11pm: Another clear hour, as the rain continues to move east. High temperature of 12C.Hour-by-hour weather forecast

Midnight: The earlier weather clears and heavy cloud covers. Chance of rain drops to 30 per cent.