Yorkshire put on flood alert as rain sets in for the weekend

PARTS of Yorkshire could be hit by flooding after more rainy weather this weekend, the Environment Agency and the Met Office warned today.

Potentially heavy and persistent rain falling on already sodden ground in England on Sunday, particularly in the south, could lead to river flooding.

The bad weather combined with high tides could also increase the risk of coastal flooding along the east coast of England and parts of the south coast, the EA and Met Office warned.

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The agencies are warning of flooding from today into Monday, with Sunday causing most concern.

There are currently two flood warnings in place, at the River Seven at Sinnington, North Yorkshire, and Lustrum Beck at Stockton-on-Tees, and 44 flood watches.

Widespread flood warnings and watches are likely to be issued over the next five days, and the Met Office and Environment Agency are monitoring the situation and urging people to be vigilant.

Craig Woolhouse, Environment Agency head of incident management, said: "In light of the forecast for more rain over the coming days, the Environment Agency is continuing to closely monitor river and sea levels.

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"Our teams have been out on the ground checking flood defences across the country and teams have been placed on standby for the weekend."

Richard Young, chief forecaster at the Met Office, said: "After spells of wet weather this week we are expecting more heavy rain and strong winds over the south of the country on Sunday."

Both agencies urged people to keep up to date with the latest weather forecasts and flooding warnings.