STORM Dennis will move away from Trowbridge this afternoon (February 16).

Downpours are forecast to ease after 2pm, with a light drizzle expected to last until 5pm. Cloudy skies will remain over the town for the rest of the day with a chance of rain returning after 9pm.

Wind speeds will remain fairly strong, around 22mph, with gusts of up to 40mph in the afternoon. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for wind and rain which will still be in place throughout the day.

Temperatures will range from 9 degrees Celsius to 5C.