'Areas worst hit by floods will be Wales and south west'

The rain started falling overnight in the west and will move east across all areas of the UK, with at least half-an-inch falling in most areas.

The worst affected areas will be Wales and the south west.

We have had some reports of flooding in south Wales which have had heavy downpours.

There is also likely to have been some in north England and the Midlands where there is a large amount of snow melting.

But from mid-morning the rain should lift and it should remain largely dry, with some scattered showers.

Winds of up to 60mph will also cross the UK today.