Flood defences readied after two storms in two days

The first stage of the Frankwell flood defences were erected on Wednesday

Early flood defences have been put up, with Storm Jocelyn prompting warnings and alerts across the West Midlands.

The 10th named storm of the season has seen the region and much of the UK covered by a yellow alert which lasts into Wednesday afternoon.

River flooding is possible along parts of the upper River Severn in Shrewsbury until Friday.

There are further alerts across Shropshire, Warwickshire and Herefordshire on Wednesday morning but the storm itself is forecast to die down.

"Our colleagues at the Environment Agency have issued flood warnings for the River Vyrnwy at Maesbrook and the River Vyrnwy at Melverley," Shropshire Council said on Tuesday night.

"Early flood defences will go up in Frankwell tomorrow."

Defences protect the rear of Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn

Flooding is also possible on the River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge in Warwickshire and the the River Lugg south of Leominster in Herefordshire.

The storm has brought travel disruption to much of the UK, less than two days after Storm Isha left two people dead and thousands without power.

The number of flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected - reached 21 in England and 37 in Scotland on Wednesday morning.

Forecasters expect winds to gradually ease from the south as Storm Jocelyn moves away from the UK later on Wednesday.