The wet weather was forecast to sweep north into the Highlands with a warning in place of heavy rainfall into Friday morning.

BBC: Floods block east coast rail line

Organisers of a Surrey music festival have said they are confident the event will not be disrupted by wet weather, despite a forecast of heavy rain.

BBC: Olly Murs

Massa's task could, however, be hampered by wet weather as rain has been forecast for this weekend.

BBC: Relaxed Hamilton ignores pressure

However a forecast of more persistent wet weather for Sunday afternoon and Monday has led to warnings of more disruption for areas already affected by flooding.

BBC: Wales weather: Flood risk as more rain moves in

The federal National Weather Service's Weather.gov has an even greater "wet bias, " said Forecast Advisor founder Eric Floehr, because it shows precipitation icons when there is just a 20% chance of rain.

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Like all Englishmen, Button is closely watching the weather forecast in the hope that McLaren might profit from what could be a wet race at the Sepang International Circuit to even up the odds for the British team.

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