The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning as Britons brace for flooding and stormy conditions.
A yellow weather warning for rain remains in place for the north of England, the Midlands and Wales.
Thunderstorms are expected to hit with a yellow weather warning issued for the south coast.
The amber warning remains in place until 12pm tomorrow for northern Wales and north west England.
The Met Office said: "Rain becoming heavy and persistent during Wednesday afternoon before easing during Thursday morning. The heaviest rain is expected over north facing hills and where strong winds will enhance rainfall accumulations."
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