Flood warnings remain in place across the West Country
Locals told to 'act now' ahead of expected flooding
Flood alerts remain in place across England amid warnings that thunderstorms and heavy rain will cause travel disruption.
There were 79 alerts cautioning of possible flooding in place on Wednesday morning (9 October) with flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, in place for 11 locations, including two in Bristol and 12 in Somerset.
After a weather warning for thunderstorms in the south of England ended at 3am, the Met Office said showery rain would push into eastern parts of England over Wednesday, with sunny spells developing in the south.
Other warnings were issued for Gog Brook in Warwick, Bunches Brook from Broadway to Childswickham in Worcestershire, and for low-lying properties near the River Brue and Glastonbury Millstream from Lovington to Highbridge in Somerset.
National Highways said the M5 in Somerset was temporarily closed southbound on Tuesday afternoon due to flooding after heavy rainfall.
Fire crews from across Somerset also had a busy time yesterday (8 October).
The service says it rescued people from flooded roads in the region after multiple cars became stranded in deep water.
Three men were recovered from their vehicles in Chard and Taunton.