Flood alerts remain in place for large parts of Worcestershire, with the Severn, Teme and Avon all at risk of flooding today.

The Environment Agency says river levels are still rising after storms Dudley and Eunice brought heavy rain to the county.

People are being urged to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers.

A flood alert for the River Severn says flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads near the river between Highley and Tewkesbury.

“Locations that may be affected include Stourport, Holt Fleet, Worcester, Kempsey, Severn Stoke, Upton upon Severn, South Quay, Diglis Parade and Hylton Road towpath,” the alert says.

“Flooding from drains may also be affecting Worcester racecourse and county cricket ground.”

Hylton Road in Worcester will be closed for about three hours today while flood pumps are installed, Worcestershire Highways announced.

A flood alert for the River Avon in Worcestershire says flooding is possible in Offenham, Evesham and Twyning, with river levels expected to remain high for “several days” as more rain is forecast.

The Environment Agency has also issued a flood alert for the Lower Teme because river levels at the Bransford river gauges remain high. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land between Ludlow and Bransford, with Tenbury Wells and Knightwick among the places that could be affected.

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The Met Office forecasts more rain for this afternoon and into the evening, and has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across the Midlands, southern England and Wales.

It has named the latest wave of rain and winds to hit the UK Storm Franklin.

It says disruption on roads and railways is likely and warns of further damage to infrastructure and trees, especially where they have been made more vulnerable by Storm Eunice.

The yellow warning is also in place for Monday, when winds could reach 50mph.