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| Dozens of flood warnings in force around coast | Dozens of flood warnings in force around coast |
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| Dozens of flood warnings are in place across England, with a yellow rain alert also due to come into force. | |
| The Environment Agency has issued almost 60 flood warnings and nearly 160 alerts for coastal areas and around rivers, from Mount's Bay in Cornwall to Seahouses in Northumberland. | |
| There is a 24-hour yellow warning for rain covering Manchester, Birmingham and Nottingham from 15:00 BST. | There is a 24-hour yellow warning for rain covering Manchester, Birmingham and Nottingham from 15:00 BST. |
| A precautionary eviction notice has been issued for parts of Norfolk. | |
| The notice covers caravans and homes between the sea defences at Snettisham and Hunstanton between 07:00 and 10:00 on Tuesday. | |
| The Environment Agency said a high tide at about 08:40 on Tuesday combined with north-westerly winds could result in flooding. | |
| On Sunday, rain caused cliff falls in East Sussex. | |
| Coastguards warned people to keep clear of the crumbling cliffs at Birling Gap after the chalk gave way. | Coastguards warned people to keep clear of the crumbling cliffs at Birling Gap after the chalk gave way. |
| In St Leonards, several beach huts standing on shingle by the sea wall were picked up by large storm waves and washed down the beach. | In St Leonards, several beach huts standing on shingle by the sea wall were picked up by large storm waves and washed down the beach. |
| A number of events were cancelled on Sunday because of the wet weather including the Regatta London race on the River Thames. | A number of events were cancelled on Sunday because of the wet weather including the Regatta London race on the River Thames. |
| Organisers of the Cycling Road World Championship changed the course in Yorkshire amid safety concerns. | Organisers of the Cycling Road World Championship changed the course in Yorkshire amid safety concerns. |
| A flood warning means flooding is expected and "immediate action" is required, including turning off gas, water and electricity, moving items upstairs and moving family, pets and cars to safety. | A flood warning means flooding is expected and "immediate action" is required, including turning off gas, water and electricity, moving items upstairs and moving family, pets and cars to safety. |
| An alert means flooding is possible and people should "be prepared" by packing a bag containing vital belongings such as medicines and insurance documents, and keep checking flood warnings. | An alert means flooding is possible and people should "be prepared" by packing a bag containing vital belongings such as medicines and insurance documents, and keep checking flood warnings. |
| There are no severe flood warnings, meaning a risk to life, yet in force. | There are no severe flood warnings, meaning a risk to life, yet in force. |
| The River Ouse through York is expected to peak on Monday evening with the Environment Agency warning people to avoid low lying roads and footpaths near the water. | The River Ouse through York is expected to peak on Monday evening with the Environment Agency warning people to avoid low lying roads and footpaths near the water. |
| Riverside properties in central Boston, Lincolnshire, are also at risk especially in the hours around the high tide due at about 08:20 on Tuesday. | Riverside properties in central Boston, Lincolnshire, are also at risk especially in the hours around the high tide due at about 08:20 on Tuesday. |
| Warnings are also in place along the coast in Cumbria and north-west England, the North East of England and Yorkshire, the south-east coast including Dover and Folkestone, and Cornwall in the south west. | Warnings are also in place along the coast in Cumbria and north-west England, the North East of England and Yorkshire, the south-east coast including Dover and Folkestone, and Cornwall in the south west. |
| 'Not unusual' | 'Not unusual' |
| BBC meteorologist Nikki Berry said the heavy rain would affect Wales and England over the next 36 hours until Tuesday evening. | BBC meteorologist Nikki Berry said the heavy rain would affect Wales and England over the next 36 hours until Tuesday evening. |
| It is coming from the south west and will reach northern England on Monday evening, where it will sit overnight before moving to southern England. | It is coming from the south west and will reach northern England on Monday evening, where it will sit overnight before moving to southern England. |
| Many places will see between 15 and 25mm of rainfall but some areas could get between 30 and 50mm. | Many places will see between 15 and 25mm of rainfall but some areas could get between 30 and 50mm. |
| Ms Berry said the rain was "not especially unusual" but flooding problems will be exacerbated by previous heavy rainfall. | Ms Berry said the rain was "not especially unusual" but flooding problems will be exacerbated by previous heavy rainfall. |
| She said it was unconnected with Hurricane Lorenzo, which originated off the coast of West Africa and has been heading towards the UK. | She said it was unconnected with Hurricane Lorenzo, which originated off the coast of West Africa and has been heading towards the UK. |
| There is "uncertainty" over what effect the storm, which will no longer be a hurricane by the time it reaches the UK on Thursday or Friday, will have as it may pass harmlessly to the north west, Ms Berry said. | There is "uncertainty" over what effect the storm, which will no longer be a hurricane by the time it reaches the UK on Thursday or Friday, will have as it may pass harmlessly to the north west, Ms Berry said. |