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Flood and severe weather warnings are in force for many parts of England and Wales with torrential rain and gales forecast for the next 24 hours.Flood and severe weather warnings are in force for many parts of England and Wales with torrential rain and gales forecast for the next 24 hours.
A storm band is sweeping across from the south west, with the worst rain set to hit Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. A storm band is sweeping across from the South West, with the worst rain set to hit Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Forecasters say there could be up to a month's rainfall and more flooding than in recent days.Forecasters say there could be up to a month's rainfall and more flooding than in recent days.
The south east will escape the worst downpours but disruption is expected on the first day of play at Wimbledon. The South East will escape the worst downpours but disruption is expected on the first day of play at Wimbledon.
Rail disruptionRail disruption
Music fans leaving the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset - a complete washout after heavy rain throughout the three-day event - have been experiencing more wet conditions and delays as they head home.Music fans leaving the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset - a complete washout after heavy rain throughout the three-day event - have been experiencing more wet conditions and delays as they head home.
On the railways, Central Trains, Chiltern Railways, First Capital Connect, First Great Western, Transpennine Express and Virgin Trains have all warned of disruption to services due to the weather.On the railways, Central Trains, Chiltern Railways, First Capital Connect, First Great Western, Transpennine Express and Virgin Trains have all warned of disruption to services due to the weather.
The conditions have been causing disruption to travelThe conditions have been causing disruption to travel
Forecasters said that June's average rainfall of about 50mm could fall in many places over the next 24 hours.Forecasters said that June's average rainfall of about 50mm could fall in many places over the next 24 hours.
An area stretching from north-east Wales through the north Midlands, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire will see more than 25mm of rain, with up to 75mm in a few parts.An area stretching from north-east Wales through the north Midlands, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire will see more than 25mm of rain, with up to 75mm in a few parts.
The Environment Agency has two flood watches in place for the River Leam between Marton and Leamington Spa in Warwickshire and River Wreake from Frisby to Syston in Lincolnshire.The Environment Agency has two flood watches in place for the River Leam between Marton and Leamington Spa in Warwickshire and River Wreake from Frisby to Syston in Lincolnshire.
BBC Weather forecaster Matt Taylor said: "For many areas the rain will remain heavy and persistent, coupled with strong winds - a truly miserable day."BBC Weather forecaster Matt Taylor said: "For many areas the rain will remain heavy and persistent, coupled with strong winds - a truly miserable day."
The weather will be mostly cloudy elsewhere, with scattered showers. There could be some sunny spells in western Scotland.The weather will be mostly cloudy elsewhere, with scattered showers. There could be some sunny spells in western Scotland.
The south east will see the highest temperatures of about 18C. The South East will see the highest temperatures of about 18C.
The rain will ease and move south eastwards later on, clearing all areas soon after dawn. The rain will ease and move towards the South East later on, clearing all areas soon after dawn.
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Have you been affected by the bad weather? You can send your pictures and moving footage to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124.
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