Lancashire weather updates as Met Offices issues Storm Babet warnings for Preston, Chorley, Leyland and East Lancs
Storm Babet has hit the UK and forecasters warn heavy rain could lead to flooding, traffic accidents and travel disruption today.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning which came into effect at midnight and is set to continue until 6am on Saturday (October 21).
The affected areas include Preston, Blackburn, Chorley, Accrington, Burnley, Leyland, Rossendale, Colne, Nelson and West Lancashire.
Scotland is set to face the worst of the storm, but parts of Lancashire is also expected to be hit with torrential rain, causing issues for those travelling on the county’s roads.
We'll be bringing you the latest on Storm Babet – including weather and travel updates – in our live blog below...