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Bath to get more bad weather over the weekend

People are again being warned to take extra care due to storm and flood warnings. Amber weather warnings have been issued for Bath and the surrounding area for the next 48 hours. The region is expected to see wind gusts of up to 50mph, and heavy rain throughout the weekend. The Met Office is warning that after a short lull on Saturday strong winds are expected to return. "The public should be prepared for disruption to transport and locally to power supplies, particularly when combined with the impacts of heavy rainfall." Bradford-on-Avon has a flood warning in place with fears the River Avon could burst its banks. On Thursday night Environment Agency staff put up a flood barrier in the centre of Bradford on Avon to protect the town from the river. Wiltshire Council cabinet minister, Jonathan Seed, said: "We have seen people pull together locally to help vulnerable neighbours in times of need and enact flood plans to minimise the disruption. "Unfortunately, due to high river levels and groundwater flooding, any extra rain is liable to cause more difficulties. We will continue to work with our partners throughout the weekend and into next week to ensure the often devastating disruption caused by flooding is kept to an absolute minimum." Should you have concerns, or be affected by flooding, you can call the Environment Agencies Floodline on either 0345 988 1188 or 0845 988 1188.

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