Two rare 'red' weather warnings remain in place for Greater Manchester as UK is battered by Storm Franklin

flood warnings remain in place across the UK today after another hectic week of weather chaos hit the country. The Environment Agency have enforced a total of 31 'act now' flood warnings up and down England for Friday (February 25), with many of these in areas that were affected by Storm Franklin earlier in the week.Places of concern include the River Ouse in York and the River Severn at several locations across Worcestershire and Shropshire.It comes as massive downpours from three recent storms haveleft river levels dangerously high in a number of low-lying areas.A flood forecast on the Gov.uk website reads: "Local flooding from rivers is expected for parts of the River Severn today (Thursday) and tomorrow and is possible for parts of north-east England.

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After a week of storms that battered the country, it seems the bad weather isn't over yet with another band of chaos on its way. Storm Gladys is set to arrive in the UK this week with forecasters predicting more weather disruption. Last week three storms ripped through the country and parts of the UK were issued with a rare red weather warning as the official advice was to stay home.Though all Met Office weather warnings have now been lifted, forecasters have warned that the heavy wind and rain is set to return later this week.

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snowfall, forecasters say.New weather maps from WX Charts show nine inches of snow landing over northern parts of Scotland today (February 23) along with a tight band of heavy rain.Wednesday night into the following day then sees a much larger front of snow sweep across every corner of the United Kingdom, with flurries and patchy wintry showers appearing throughout Thursday.A much clearer day on Friday will come after, with the return of some flurries to higher ground in north Wales and the Highlands on Saturday.The especially wintry forecast has seen the Met Office apply a yellow warning for wind and snow for Scotland and Northern Ireland from 1pm today to 3pm on Thursday, with "frequent lightning" also predicted in this time frame.The Met Office outlook for Wednesday says: "Frequent, blustery showers in the north, turning colder with snow to low levels by evening. Further south, sunny spells, isolated showers and mild.

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The Met Office has issued yet another weather warning as 60mph winds are set to hit the UK.Strong winds are likely in the north west of England from 6am to 3pm on Wednesday and large parts of Scotland will be hit with snow and wind between 1pm and 3pm.The Met Office said: "Frequent heavy snow showers are expected, along with very gusty winds and a small chance of frequent lightning affecting some places."They added that there is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris, as well as damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs.Longer journey times and cancellations on road, rail, air and ferry services were also reported by The Met Office, with a chance that some vehicles and passengers could be stranded.A Met Office spokesman said: "Temperatures across Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to drop sharply following a squally band of rain on Wednesday, with frequent heavy and blustery snow showers arriving from the Atlantic."The showers will be accompanied by strong, blustery winds, with gusts of 50-60mph possible, and a small chance of 70mph on coasts."Blizzard conditions are likely over higher ground."The spokesman continued: "There is a very small chance that some of the showers could be accompanied by frequent lightning, which may impact power supplies."Some showers are increasingly likely to turn back to rain and sleet at low levels later Thursday morning and early afternoon, although remaining as snow above 200-300m."The Environment Agency has urged West Midlands and north of England communities, especially those along River Severn, to be prepared for significant flooding following high rainfall from Storm Franklin.Hundreds of food warnings were issued, including two rare "severe"

flood warnings have been issued for Tuesday as rivers have burst their banks.An evacuation advisory was issued by the Environment Agency for residents in the village of Ironbridge, Shropshire yesterday (February 21) as levels on the River Severn rose dramatically in just a matter of hours.All trains out of Rotherham were cancelled after the River Don began to flow into the railway tracks, while homes in York and Tadcaster were also flooded.It comes as Storm Franklin became the third storm in a week to cause widespread damage to property and major transport disruption after Storm Dudley and the deadly Storm Eunice.More than 280 flood warnings and alerts remain in place across the country this morning as water heavy and sustained rainfall over the weekend continues to seep into rivers and streams, causing a delayed rise in river levels.Two of those warnings are "severe", warning of "danger to life" on the River Severn at both Wharfage, Ironbridge and Wribbenhall, Bewdley. The Met Office forecast for Tuesday reads: "A band of rain, heavy at first, accompanied by some strong winds in the north will move southeast and ease.

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Transport bosses have warned that disruption on trains, roads and trams caused by Storm Franklin may continue into tonight.

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Storm Franklin is battering Scotland today as flood and wind warnings are in place during the country's wild weather outburst in just days.

Severe flood warnings covering the River Mersey in Didsbury and Northenden have now been lifted, the Environment Agency has said.

Dozens of roads have been left blocked in Greater Manchester this morning after trees fell down amid Storm Franklin.

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Several roads have been closed off in and around Greater Manchester as Storm Franklin continues to batter the region.

Passengers are continuing to face chaos on the rails this morning with the arrival of Storm Franklin.