The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Devon and Cornwall just hours after a month's worth of rain fell in the region in just 24 hours.
Heavy showers are expected from Land's End in Cornwall to Exeter from 6pm on Friday through the night into Saturday morning.
The forecaster warns that some interruption to power supplies and other services is possible.
In Devon this week, the River Torridge overflowed and burst its banks, flooding neighbouring fields and causing issues on farmland.
People walking in the heavy rain at Plymouth Hoe
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The warning has been issued for the region
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Deputy Chief Meteorologist Steven Keates said: "The Easter weekend is set to bring changeable weather for many. Some areas may experience near-dry conditions all weekend, whilst others may see heavy rain.
"We are keeping a close eye on an area of low pressure which sinks away to the south on Friday.
"This could bring with it some heavy, and possibly even disruptive rain for parts of southwest England, and also parts of Northern Ireland and south Wales.
"This will bring the potential for some difficult travelling conditions, with a lot of spray on the roads, and it’s important people keep an eye on our forecast as things evolve over the coming day or so."
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Vehicles drive through rain on the A38 in Plymouth, Devon
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A band of heavy rain will move across Devon and Cornwall early on Good Friday, April 18, before becoming heavier and more persistent. The rain is expected to start to ease late on Saturday morning.
RAC breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: "If the heavy rain expected in the West Country and south Wales on Good Friday becomes a reality, many drivers may have their journeys disrupted as they set off for day trips and long weekends.
"It’s vital to plan ahead and be prepared for trips to take longer because of the wet weather and the expected getaway congestion.
"With an estimated 6.2 million people undecided exactly when they’ll travel, the big question is whether any sign of sun leads to big jams on a single day."
Simpson continued: "Whatever happens, it’s wise to travel as early as possible or later in the day when most of the traffic has eased."
Looking into next week, southern areas are more likely to remain rather changeable with further showers.
However, more northern parts of the UK could see the best of the drier weather, however, temperatures are set to fall following Easter Monday.
