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Flooding warnings for parts of UK Flooding warnings for parts of UK
(about 2 hours later)
South-west Scotland and north-west England are facing torrential downpours that will bring a month's rain in 36 hours, the BBC weather unit has said. South-west Scotland and north-west England are facing torrential downpours that will bring a month's rain in 36 hours, the BBC Weather Centre has said.
The service said Cumbria and Dumfries and Galloway are most at risk and the Environment Agency has already put in place 45 flood warnings across the UK. The service says Cumbria and Dumfries and Galloway are most at risk, and the Environment Agency has already put in place 45 flood warnings across the UK.
North Wales has also been hit by heavy rain and has already had some flooding.North Wales has also been hit by heavy rain and has already had some flooding.
The Met Office issued severe weather warnings and said some areas can expect 7cm (2.7in) to 12cm (4.7in) of rain. The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings, saying some areas could get 50-100mm (2-4in) of rain.
In extreme cases there could be up to 200mm, such as on the Cumbrian Fells.
The greatest concentration of flood warnings is in northern England, and the Met Office said high ground would see the heaviest downpours.The greatest concentration of flood warnings is in northern England, and the Met Office said high ground would see the heaviest downpours.
The BBC weather unit said winds would gust up to 70mph (112km/h) in some areas, but added that the extremely wet weather was the main concern. Flood warnings
In Wales, 10 flood warnings are already in place, with dozens of roads impassable and a number of bridges closed to vehicles. Cumbria Police say there is a large flood on the A69 at Warwick Bridge, in Carlisle, which is approximately 70 yards (64m) long, but that the road is passable with care.
North Wales Police were dealing with 25 flood-related incidents, and the fire service said it had rescued people trapped in cars in Bala, Gwynedd. The force says flooding in the area is expected to peak in the latter part of the night.
The BBC Weather Centre says winds will gust up to 70mph (112km/h) in some areas, but adds that the extremely wet weather is the main concern.
Several flood warnings are being issued in Wales and parts of northern England.
In Wales dozens of roads impassable and a number of bridges closed to vehicles.
Traffic link Wales is still reporting 22 roads either closed, or open with restrictions across Wales.
And the fire service said it had rescued people trapped in cars in Bala, Gwynedd.
Trains disruptedTrains disrupted
Highways have been closed and homes are at risk in towns across Lancashire, especially in areas near to the River Calder and River Irwell, which has already burst its banks.Highways have been closed and homes are at risk in towns across Lancashire, especially in areas near to the River Calder and River Irwell, which has already burst its banks.
Roads in Todmorden were shut due to flooding and homeowners in Chatterton and Strongstry have been warned they could be at risk. Roads in Todmorden were shut because of flooding, and homeowners in Chatterton and Strongstry have been warned they could be at risk.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said it had seen an increase in calls, and had been out on 13 weather-related incidents.Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said it had seen an increase in calls, and had been out on 13 weather-related incidents.
A spokesman for Lancashire County Council said the authority was prepared.A spokesman for Lancashire County Council said the authority was prepared.
He said: "We do have contingency plans in place; Lancashire County Council is working with the emergency services and relevant agencies, and we're fully prepared for this situation."He said: "We do have contingency plans in place; Lancashire County Council is working with the emergency services and relevant agencies, and we're fully prepared for this situation."
Flooding also hit sections of the West Coast Mainline in Cumbria causing disruption to train services, with passengers experiencing delays of up to an hour before the flooded sections were cleared.Flooding also hit sections of the West Coast Mainline in Cumbria causing disruption to train services, with passengers experiencing delays of up to an hour before the flooded sections were cleared.