Storm Bert map shows where flood warnings still in place

Storm Bert wreaked havoc across Britain over the weekend, with disruption expected to persist into this week as the clean-up continues.

An aerial view of the River Avon which has burst its banks and flooded nearby riverside properties in Bradford On Avon, near Bath, Somerset, following heavy rain from Storm Bert. (PA)
An aerial view of the River Avon which has burst its banks and flooded nearby riverside properties in Bradford On Avon, near Bath, Somerset, following heavy rain from Storm Bert. (PA)

Flood-damaged towns and villages could be set for another deluge of rain this week - as more than 230 alerts and warnings remain in place following Storm Bert.

Environment secretary Steve Reed said more flooding is 'likely' this week after Storm Bert brought torrential rain over the weekend.

The Met Office has warned more potentially heavy rain is set to arrive across southern areas of England alongside colder temperatures on Wednesday.

It comes as communities in England and Wales started the “massive clean-up” following the widespread flooding.

Hundreds of homes were left underwater, roads were turned into rivers and winds of more than 80mph were recorded across parts of the UK.

Residents in some affected areas have said they do not believe the chaos will be cleared by Christmas.

Reed told the Commons on Monday evening that an estimated 107 properties have flooded across England.

There were 115 flood warnings ('flooding is expected') and 121 alerts ('flooding is possible') still in place for England and Wales on Tuesday morning.

In Northampton, a 'severe' flood warning remained for Billing Aquadrome, in Northampton, indicating a possible danger to life, due to "deep and fast flowing water and a rapid onset of flooding".

Most alerts have been issued for the Midlands and South West England but warnings are also in place for families and businesses in parts of Yorkshire, North West England, South East England and the East of England.

Flood alert and warnings still remained in place in the south-west of England on Tuesday morning. (Environment Agency)
Flood alert and warnings still remained in place in the south-west of England on Tuesday morning. (Environment Agency)
There is one 'severe' flood warning in place - indicating a danger to life - in Northampton near Billing Aquadrome. (PA)
There is one 'severe' flood warning in place - indicating a danger to life - in Northampton near Billing Aquadrome. (PA)

The Met Office said that while many parts of the country would see “a dry and largely sunny day” with lighter winds on Tuesday, an area of low pressure will bring heavy rain into southern areas overnight into Wednesday.

Deputy chief meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: “On Tuesday night, we’ll see outbreaks of rain spreading north-eastwards, which could be heavy at times.

“We’re expected this to be heaviest across the south/south-east of England, although subtle changes over the next 24 hours will have an impact on how this develops. There could also be strong winds for a time, and it’s possible this will require a weather warning.

“Along with the rain, things will turn colder from Wednesday for all, with frost and some freezing fog possible. Overnight temperatures could dip to minus 4C to minus 6C in places prone to frost.”

Scattered showers will still push across Scotland and Northern Ireland through Tuesday as well as some English and Welsh coastlines, the forecaster said.

Follow the official government alerts service for the latest updates:

Coastal showers likely to develop early on Tuesday, before clearing. Cloudy conditions likely later in the week, with fog also predicted.

The rest of the week will be largely fine, with sunny spells and mostly dry conditions.

However, it is expected to remain cold, with the possibility of frost and fog in many areas over Wednesday and Thursday.

By Tuesday morning heavy blustery showers should have eased, with sunny spells also predicted.

Frost and fog patches are predicted for later in the week.

Sunny spells and largely dry conditions for much of the region, but with cloudy conditions around the Pennines and remaining windy throughout.

Frost and fog patches are expected later in the week.

Remaining dry into Tuesday, bar scattered showers in the Peak District.

Dry and sunny spells predicted later in the week, but with fog and frost also possible, as well as breezier conditions.

Generally dry going into Tuesday, with milder temperatures.

Most of the flood warnings and alerts for England and Wales on Tuesday morning are concentrated in the Midlands. (Environment Agency)
Most of the flood warnings and alerts for England and Wales on Tuesday morning are concentrated in the Midlands. (Environment Agency)

Winds are expected to ease on Tuesday, leading to mist and fog, but then strengthen later in the week, with frost also a possibility.

Early rain and cloud on Monday is expected to give way to dry and sunny conditions.

But later in the week rain is expected to return, bringing cold and foggy nights for Wednesday and Thursday.

Blustery showers which swept in on Monday are expected to fade by Tuesday.

Cloudy conditions with strong winds and showers likely to persist later in the week.

More settled, drier weather expected later in the week, but with fog likely and more rain predicted by Friday.

Light showers expected on Tuesday, with drier conditions predicted later in the week, before the return of rain and wind.

A mixture of sunny spells and blustery scattered showers expected for much of the country, with hail and thunder also possible in many areas.

Rain is expected to fade by Tuesday, with later in the week predicted to be drier, but with fog and frost likely as

Watch: Swelled River Avon Floods Chippenham After Storm Bert