Further heavy rain brings new risk of flooding in south west of England. Heavy rain and the risk of flooding are set to continue - with persistent and heavy rain particularly affecting the South West this weekend.Heavy rain and the risk of flooding are set to continue - with persistent and heavy rain particularly affecting the South West this weekend. The Met Office has issued a Red Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain for parts of south-west Devon and east Cornwall, and the public are advised to keep up to date on our website and with forecasts on TV and radio during this unsettled spell. full details on www.metoffice.gov.uk