The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain ahead of Storm Claudia hitting the UK.

The warning starts at 6am on Friday 14 November and ends at 6am on Saturday 15 November.

A Met Office spokesperson said: “Storm Claudia is expected to bring heavy rain during Friday into early Saturday that may lead to some flooding and disruption.

It warned there could be:

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of rain for Doncaster.

placeholder image — The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of rain for Doncaster.

Spray and flooding leading to difficult driving conditions, some road closures, and some bus and train services delayed or cancelled

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

Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life

Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads

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

Amber warnings have been issued in other parts of the country.

Storm Claudia - named by the Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) - has already brought heavy rain and strong winds to Spain and Portugal.

But rain associated with this storm will spread quickly north across England and Wales during Friday where it will stall and become persistent for most of the day.

Widely 50-75mm (2-2.9in) of rain is expected throughout Friday with some places seeing up to 80mm (3in).

Strong south-easterly winds will accompany the rain.

Additional yellow warnings for the wind have been issued for the far north-west of Wales and the Pennines.

Gusts up to 50-70mph (80-113km/h) could bring some minor damage and disruption.

You can keep up to date at the Met Office website HERE