A wider yellow rain warning is also in place until midnight in Wales, the South, the North West and up to the Middlesbrough area.
An amber warning for heavy rain is in force for millions of people in England until 9pm tonight. Many places could see between 60mm and 80m - with up to 120mm possible in a few locations, said the Met Office. A broad area from Gloucester through the Midlands and up to Hull is under the amber warning, which began at 5am. Forecasters are warning of potential flooding, difficult driving conditions and delays on public transport - and the chance of outbreaks of lightning.
'Please stay clear of flooded roads and affected areas.' See the Sky News forecast for your area Many places have basked in higher than average temperatures over the last few weeks - but that was probably summer's last hurrah as autumn beds in. Met Office forecaster Jonathan Vautrey warned below-average temperatures are on the way as northerly winds push in.
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