Storm Babet: Day-by-day Met Office forecast for Suffolk

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain that will last from 6am on Thursday until 6am on Saturday. 

Grahame Madge, a Met Office spokesman, said that the effects of Storm Babet will be felt as early as tomorrow morning.

“A notable feature for many eastern locations will be the direction of the wind, which will be coming from the east," said Mr Madge.

"This is an unusual direction for strong wind at this time of year and this may bring associated unusual impacts.

"Coastal residents and visitors are being advised to take extra caution.”

Wednesday, October 18

Wind and rain will start battering the county today, with Ipswich and Sudbury expected to see the start of the rain at around 5pm. 

Rain will start to hit Ipswich at around 5pm today (Image: Met Office)

The rain will travel further north, covering the whole of the county by 8pm with up to 32mm falling. 

Most of Suffolk will see heavy rain by around 8pm today (Image: Met Office)

Temperatures will peak at 15C during the day and rise to around 16C overnight. 

Wind speeds of 20mph are expected this evening.

Thursday, October 19

Although the weather warning is in place from Thursday, the forecast rain is not as bad as other days this week. 

The heaviest rain will fall around 6pm near Bury St Edmunds, with showers expected throughout the day. 

The worst rain will fall in Bury St Edmunds at around 7pm (Image: Met Office)

Temperatures will peak at 17C during the day and drop to 15C overnight. 

Wind speeds will reach 24mph at around 5pm.

Friday, October 20

From 7am to 7pm on Friday, heavy rain will fall across the country. 

Flooding is possible during this time, and people are asked to be especially vigilant when driving. 

Heavy rain will hit several areas in Suffolk at 7am on Friday (Image: Met Office)

Rain will be lighter by 7pm, but will still be falling across Suffolk (Image: Met Office)

Friday's temperatures will stay at around 15C during the day, and fall to 12C overnight. 

The wind speeds will reach 33mph in Ipswich, with around 40mph winds expected at the coast.

Saturday, October 21

Saturday will see far less rainfall than Friday, with only a few areas in Suffolk expected to be hit by the end of Storm Babet. 

Suffolk will see the heaviest rain on Saturday at around 7am (Image: Met Office)

Saturday will be a cooler day, with temperatures peaking at 13C. 

It will also be a little less windy, with wind speeds of around 25mph across the county.