The deep Atlantic low-pressure system will continue to bring heavy rain to northern parts of the UK on Tuesday, as the storm gradually moves eastwards across the county over the next 18-24 hours. Many northern areas have already seen 15 to 20mm of rain falling in just a few hours on Tuesday morning, with parts of Northern Ireland reporting 30-40 mm at a few sites.

Along with heavy rain, Storm Francis will bring unseasonably strong wind gusts of 60 to 70mph, with an Amber wind warning in force for Wales and central parts of England. In this warning area gusts of 65-70mph could even be seen inland. A larger yellow wind warning is in force for most of England until midday on Wednesday. Wind gusts of 64mph have already been recorded at Needles, Isle of Wight on Tuesday morning.