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Flooding 'likely' as heavy rain and gales forecast

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

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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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