Storm Ciarán: Flood warnings in place as UK braces for heavy rain

Storm Ciarán is heading to the UK, with many parts of the country set for heavy rain and flooding over the next few days. 

Flood warnings are in place across parts of England, Scotland and Wales and there are also yellow rain warnings in Northern Ireland. 

The storm is set to bring strong winds and heavy rain to southern England and Wales when it arrives on Thursday. 

It comes after several areas in the UK faced flooding at the weekend. 

The public has been told to take care on coastal paths and promenades. 

The Environment Agency also advised against driving through flood water, saying that just 30cm of flowing water was enough to move a car. 

BBC Weather lead presenter Simon King has warned that Storm Ciarán will “bring the risk of further floods” in some areas.

“Stormy conditions are initially likely across southern England and the Channel Isles early on Thursday with damaging gusts of wind up to 80mph, perhaps even 90mph in the most exposed areas. Heavy rain will then spread north and east through the day.”