Rain is expected to fall in Suffolk and north Essex over the weekend (Image: Archant)
Pub-goers in Suffolk and north Essex are being warned to brace for heavy rainfall over the weekend.
Thursday is set to be a mostly clear day and sunny spells are also possible on Friday.
But showers are forecast throughout Saturday in the region, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 20mph.
A drizzly day is also expected on Sunday, with a small chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Pubs and restaurants are not permitted to open inside until May 17 - meaning customers could face a wet weekend.
The Met Office has not yet issued any weather warnings in the East of England for the next few days.
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