1. Lincolnshire flood warnings as heavy rain forecastpublished at 10:01 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2021

    There are currently three flood warnings in place in Lincolnshire.

    Flood Warning MapImage source, Environment Agency

    The warnings are all for the River Witham, with more rain forecast for this week,

    Leigh Edlin, from the Environment Agency, says staff are keeping a close eye on the situation:

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    We're out checking, clearing debris screens and culverts to ensure water can flow freely. We're using our flood storage reservoirs where they're going to help, and obviously we're issuing flood warnings."

    Leigh Edlin, Environment Agency

  2. Rain warning for Lincolnshirepublished at 09:01 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2021

    It's dry through the day on the forecast - but that all changes this evening.

    Lincoln weather forecast

    The Met Office has issued a yellow "be aware" warning for rain across much of England from 00:01 on Tuesday.

    That means spells of prolonged and heavy rain may lead to flooding and disruption to travel in places

    The warning also says homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

    Driving conditions will be affected and delays or cancellations to trains and buses are possible.

    You can find out more here, external.