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UK weather: Further flood warnings as heavy rain forecast UK weather: Further flood warnings as heavy rain falls
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Forecasters are warning of more heavy rain across parts of the UK, bringing further risk of flooding to some areas left struggling by recent storms. Heavy rain has swept across western parts of the UK, bringing a further risk of flooding to some areas left struggling after recent storms.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain in south-west England until 14:00 GMT on Sunday. The rain has now moved to eastern parts of the country, which will see heavy rain for the next three hours.
It also issued an amber warning of rain for the Somerset Levels, warning people should prepare for further flooding. Forecasters also issued an amber warning of rain for the Somerset Levels, warning of further flooding.
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson is due to visit later to speak to those affected and the agencies helping them.Environment Secretary Owen Paterson is due to visit later to speak to those affected and the agencies helping them.
Heavy rain is also forecast for Wales and parts of southern England, including London, while much of Scotland and Northern Ireland are braced for gales. The heaviest rain has fallen in Wales, where some 22mm (0.9in) has fallen in the past 12 hours.
BBC forecasters said persistent rain had now cleared but there were bands of showery rain following behind the main rain area.
'Lightning and tornadoes''Lightning and tornadoes'
It comes after storms hit the Midlands on Saturday evening, with buildings struck by lightning and property damaged.It comes after storms hit the Midlands on Saturday evening, with buildings struck by lightning and property damaged.
There were also reports of "mini-tornadoes" in parts of Surrey and Warwickshire, with one so strong it brought down trees and even lifted cats into the air.There were also reports of "mini-tornadoes" in parts of Surrey and Warwickshire, with one so strong it brought down trees and even lifted cats into the air.
The Environment Agency has 12 flood warnings for southern England - the majority in western parts - indicating flooding is expected and immediate action is required. The Met Office had earlier issued a yellow warning for rain in south-west England until 14:00 GMT.
Meanwhile, the Environment Agency has 12 flood warnings for southern England - the majority in western parts - indicating flooding is expected and immediate action is required.
Forecasters said between 10 and 20mm (0.5-1in) of rain was expected to fall on the Somerset Levels on Sunday.Forecasters said between 10 and 20mm (0.5-1in) of rain was expected to fall on the Somerset Levels on Sunday.
It comes after a "major incident" was declared there on Friday, with the council asking the armed forces to consider helping villagers who had been cut off. A water-pumping operation is also continuing.It comes after a "major incident" was declared there on Friday, with the council asking the armed forces to consider helping villagers who had been cut off. A water-pumping operation is also continuing.
Meanwhile, more than 130 flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible - have also been issued, with more than half of them in the South East. Meanwhile, more than 130 flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible - have also been issued, with more than half of them in the South East of England.
Procession cancelledProcession cancelled
In other developments:In other developments:
The poor weather is affecting travel in some parts:The poor weather is affecting travel in some parts:
Since 1 January, 569 flood warnings and 30 severe flood warnings have been issued.Since 1 January, 569 flood warnings and 30 severe flood warnings have been issued.
The Met Office also has yellow warnings - the lowest of its three alert levels - in place for wind, snow and ice for most of Scotland on Sunday. There is also a warning of ice and snow warnings for northern England. The Met Office also has yellow warnings - the lowest of its three alert levels - in place for rain, with southern parts, including London, seeing heavy downfalls.
Much of Scotland and Northern Ireland are being hit by strong winds, while Scotland and northern England are seeing snow.
Some of the weather warnings continue into Monday.Some of the weather warnings continue into Monday.