The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for 14 counties in Wales, including Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Torfaen, and Vale of Glamorgan.
The warning is in place from Thursday until 18:00 GMT, with the possibility of more than 20mm (0.8in) of rain and wind speeds of up to 50 mph (81 km/h) near the coasts.
These conditions could also lead to power cuts. It's important for residents in these areas to stay informed and take precautions to ensure their safety during this adverse weather period.