In addition, one flood warning is in place for Yorkshire due to the heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, the Met Office has said: "Heavy rain will continue to move eastwards with clear spells and showers following in behind. Showers can be locally heavy with hail and thunder in the southwest. Windy, particularly along coasts."

Flood alerts and warnings are in place across the UK tonight. Heavy rain is falling across much of the UK, including Yorkshire. Three alerts are in place in East Yorkshire. A flood alert is put in place in an area where flooding is possible, while a flood warning is introduced when flooding is likely.

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