Live weather updates as flood alerts put in place across Lancashire and yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

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Heavy rain has battered Lancashire today (Friday, October 6), leading to flooding and travel disruption across the county.

More torrential rain is set to hit Lancashire this evening, prompting the Met Office to issue a yellow weather warning.

The Environment Agency has also issued a number of flood warnings and alerts in the area.

Follow our live blog below for the latest updates:

LIVE: Flood warnings and alerts put in place as yellow weather warning issued

Key Events

  • Met Office issues yellow weather warning
  • Environment Agency issues five flood warnings and six alerts

What is the weather set to be like in Preston for the rest of the day?

5pm – Heavy rain / 90% chance of rain / 17C

6pm – Heavy rain / 90% chance of rain / 17C

7pm – Light rain / 60% chance of rain / 17C

8pm – Light rain / 50% chance of rain / 16C

9pm – Cloudy / 10% chance of rain / 16C

10pm – Light shower / 40% chance of rain / 16C

11pm – Light rain / 50% chance of rain / 16C

What is the weather set to be like in Blackpool for the rest of the day?

6pm – Light rain / 60% chance of rain / 16C

7pm – Cloudy / 20% chance of rain / 17C

8pm – Cloudy / 20% chance of rain / 17C

9pm – Cloudy / 10% chance of rain / 17C

10pm – Light rain / 50% chance of rain / 16C

11pm – Light rain / 50% chance of rain / 16C

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