WEATHER reports for the weekend are not expected to be as bad as first predicted.

After heavy rainfall earlier in the week, weather experts had forecast more severe conditions and the possibility of further flooding.

However, the Met Office has now said that Wales will receive the brunt of the next deluges.

The latest weather warning read: "The Met Office is expecting rain to become persistent and be heavy across parts of Wales during Friday and Saturday.

"The largest rainfall totals are expected over higher, exposed ground to the west, where accumulations of up to 100mm are possible by the end of Saturday.

"In view of the already saturated ground, localised flooding is likely and there could be some disruption to transport networks.

"Heavy bursts of rain will occur over other western areas, but accumulations are expected to be lower, with less risk of disruption."

Gloucestershire County Council said they were hopeful the weekend would be drier, but warned drivers that there was still a large amount of surface water around.

A spokesman said: "Teams are continuing work across the network to clear debris and make safe any defects.

"Jetters, sweepers and gully emptiers have also been deployed. There is still a significant amount of surface water on the network and motorists should take care.

"Driving through these areas too fast creates a bow wave and this can have a potentially devastating impact on properties that may otherwise have not been affected by flooding."

Weather Forecast Thursday: Showery. Possible heavy squalls this afternoon. Dry overnight.

Friday: Bands of drizzle giving a few millimetres of rain.

Saturday: Rain over Wales where the majority of rain will fall, though Gloucestershire will have some showers.

Sunday: Possible rain.