One amber warning and three yellow weather warnings are in place across the UK during the storm
Much of the UK is under Met Office warnings for heavy rain today as Storm Ciarán is expected to bring widespread disruption with flooding and strong winds.
Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Suri said: "Wind and rain warnings associated with Storm Ciaran are in force from Wednesday night onwards into Friday. As well as strong winds, this deep low pressure system will bring heavy rain to many parts of the UK. What to expect Heavy rain - North east and Yorkshire A heavy rain warning has been issued for much of north eastern England, eastern Scotland and parts of Yorkshire. The yellow warning is in place from 6am on Thursday until 6am on Friday.
The warning said: "Periods of heavy rain, associated with Storm Ciarán, are expected to affect much of southern and western England and Wales from Wednesday evening and throughout Thursday. Over southern England rain may be accompanied by occasional rumbles of thunder in a few places.
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