Flood alerts across the entirety of England with warnings of even more heavy rain to come

Flood alerts have been issued across most of England as forecasters warned Brits of more rain to come this week.

Following heavy rain, three flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected - are also in place and Brits have been urged to act quickly to prevent serious accidents or damage.

Across England, there are currently 24 flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible - and anyone living in the areas affected should be aware of the steps they need to take in case the alert becomes severe.

The Met Office said the weather will remain unsettled with wet and windy spells this week.

This morning, heavy rain pushed in from the southwest with some places recording more than 30mm.

Three flood warnings and 24 flood alerts are in place in England (Midwest Radio)

Northern Ireland and Wales experienced intense downpours with a yellow weather warning in place until tonight.

Flood warnings are in place in the following areas:

• River Axe (Lower) from Axminster to Axmouth
• River Axe (Upper) from Winsham to Axminster, including Chard Junction and Weycroft
• River Yarty from Yarcombe to Axminster.

Flood alerts have been issued for the following areas:

• Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
• Chertsey Bourne
• Christchurch Harbour
• Climping Seafront
• Lower River Derwent

• Lower River Soar in Leicestershire

• Middle Exe area

• River Axe area

• River Cherwell from Lower Heyford down to and including Oxford

• Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries

• Rivers Otter and Sid, and Exmouth area

• River Teign area

• River Yeo and River Parrett Moors around Muchelney and Thorney

• South East Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches

• South Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches

• Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby

• Upper Frome and tributaries

• Upper River Derwent

• Upper River Ouse

• Upper River Tamar

• Upper River Wey

• West Dorset Rivers and Streams

• West Somerset Streams

• Windle Brook and Hale, Mill and Addlestone Bournes

Motorists have been warned that roads could become flooded (PA)

The government website explained that if there is a flood warning or alert in your area, you should move vehicles to higher ground if it is safe to do so.

It was also recommended to ensure that pets are in a safe place.

Brits are also advised to move important items upstairs or to a safe place in the property, starting with cherished items and valuables, then furniture and furnishings

People could also experience disruption to public transport due to heavy rain (In Pictures via Getty Images)

If it is safe to do so, you should also turn off your gas, electricity, and water supplies.

Importantly, you should never touch an electrical switch if you are standing in water.

Those living in properties with protection products such as floor barriers or air brick covers should use them when a warning or alert is issued.

UK five-day weather forecast

Today:

Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, will spread northeast across much of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Many parts of Scotland dry, but with occasional showers in the northeast. Becoming windy across southwest England and Wales with coastal gales.

Tonight:

Mostly dry with clear spells in far northwest. Elsewhere, outbreaks of rain for many, heavy in places. Strong winds in the southwest. Some fog patches and icy stretches central England.

Tuesday:

Variable cloud with sunny spells but also some showers, especially in the south and northeast where they could be heavy. Some fog in central parts, slow to clear in places.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Rather unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain interspersed with some drier, brighter periods. Often windy, especially along coasts with a risk of gales.