Two people and dog rescued from flood water in Gloucestershire

Two people and a dog have been rescued from flood waters in Gloucestershire.

Teams from Gloucester were sent out to help those who had become trapped by rising water levels this morning (Sunday, February 20).

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed all involved are now safe and are on dry land.

The Environment Agency has issued a number of flood alerts for the South West, along with two flood warnings.

The warnings, where flooding is expected, cover the River Severn at Apperley and The Leigh, while the other covers the River Severn at Severn Ham, at Tewkesbury.

The Met Office has also issued a yellow weather warning for wind for the South West as Storm Franklin is due to arrive this evening (Sunday).

The warning lasts until 1pm Monday.

We are warned we could see:

• Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen, along with trees/branches being brought down

• Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible

• Some roads and bridges may close

• Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage

• Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties