The Met Office have issued a yellow warning of heavy rain for Lancashire tonight

Weather experts at the Met Office are predicting heavy rain leading to a chance of some flooding and travel disruption.

The warning, which is in place from 6pm tonight until 12pm Tuesday afternoon, extends across the county and includes; Lancaster, Preston, Burnley, Clitheroe and Blackburn.

What to expect

:: Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

:: Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible

:: Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

:: Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads

:: Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses

Preparing for a flood could save your family, possessions and livelihood

Flooding is dangerous and can happen very quickly. The effects can be devastating.

There are a number of things you can do to prepare for flooding to keep yourself and your family safe.

Find out if your home is at risk, sign up for flood warnings and be ready to take action.

The Met Office has also issued an amber alert for rain in mid-Wales warning of potential threat to life from fast-flowing and deep floodwater.

Heavy rain is expected between 6pm on Monday and 10am on Tuesday and homes and businesses in the region are likely to be flooded.

The Met Office has also warned some communities could be cut off by floods while power cuts and public transport cancellations are also likely.