A warning of heavy rain and flooding has been issued for tomorrow (Tuesday) covering Hertfordshire, Essex and most of London.

The Met Office has issued the yellow warning for between 6am and the rest of the day telling people to expect a chance of homes and businesses being flooded and a "slight chance" of power cuts.

Its website states: "There is a chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

"Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer and the chance of cancellations

East London and West Essex Guardian Series: A yellow weather warning has been issued for Hertfordshire and most of London. Picture: Met Office.A yellow weather warning has been issued for Hertfordshire and most of London. Picture: Met Office.

"Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer with some difficult driving conditions and the chance of road closures

"There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads

"There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses."