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Heavy rain and possible snow in Kent as Met Office issues weather warning

05:26, 04 December 2020

updated: 09:25, 04 December 2020

We were being warned to take extra care on Kent's roads as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning as heavy rain and snow hit the county.

The alert was due to be in force until 10am but it was updated at about 9am when forecasters said it no longer included Kent.

We were warned to expect heavy downpours which could turn wintry
We were warned to expect heavy downpours which could turn wintry

The warning covered most of north and west Kent, including Dartford, Gravesend, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Experts warned spray and surface water on the roads may make journey times longer, bus and train services may be affected and downpours may be briefly heavy in places, reducing visibility and leading to slippery surfaces.

Flood alerts have also been issued for parts of the county following heavy rain yesterday and overnight.

There have already been several accidents on the roads which may have been caused by the bad weather.

Many people woke up to a dusting of snow, particularly in higher areas of the county, such as Detling Hill, near Maidstone, as well as parts of Ashford.

Parts of Kent woke up to snow this morning, including Bethersden, near Ashford. Picture: Simon Bates
Parts of Kent woke up to snow this morning, including Bethersden, near Ashford. Picture: Simon Bates
A back garden in Ashford where there was a dusting of the white stuff
A back garden in Ashford where there was a dusting of the white stuff

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