Heavy rain and thunderstorms are threatening parts of the country from Southland all the way up to the Far North.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are threatening parts of the country from Southland all the way up to the Far North.

As a Met Office weather warning for heavy rain remains in place, drivers have been warned not to splash pedestrians - or risk a hefty fine and penalty points on their licence

As a Met Office weather warning for heavy rain remains in place, drivers have been warned not to splash pedestrians - or risk a hefty fine and penalty points on their licence

Wet weather is set to persist across parts of the UK after heavy rain warnings expire.

Widespread flooding continues to unleash chaos across large areas of the UK - but Brits will be offered some relief from the severe rain and wind we've seen in recent days

Residents in affected areas have been told to be prepared

The Environment Agency has published a number of warnings

The Met Office has issued two yellow warnings for rain on Monday and Tuesday as the wet weather continues across the UK following recent downpours.

Wednesday is forecast to bring rain to most of the country.