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Met Office weather warnings in place across UK with 'possible flooding' expected in parts

Even more rain and wind is set to hit the UK this week after Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis wreaked havoc.

The forecast for the next few days remains unsettled with potential for gales, heavy rain, and hill snow.

A Met Office forecaster has also said flooding 'remains a possibility.'

On Wednesday, four yellow weather warnings were put in place for rain across the UK and will remain until tomorrow afternoon; two in Wales, one in the north west, and one in Scotland.

Yellow weather warnings for rain (Met Office)

Steve Willington, chief forecaster at the Met Office, said: "Storm Dennis has long gone, but the legacy of high water levels and saturated catchments remain.

"Although the forecast for the next few days indicates that conditions won’t be as severe, any additional rainfall could create further challenges as river catchments are more likely to respond to extra rainfall more quickly.

"Flooding, especially in areas already heavily affected, remains a possibility."

Flood-hit communities such as in Wales are still cleaning up the aftermath of Storm Dennis.

Hundreds of homes were damaged as river levels reached record heights, resulting in some residents being evacuated.

A flooded field in Wye Valley after Storm Dennis hit hard (Getty Images)

The number of severe flood warnings and flood warnings has dropped in the last 24 hours, but water levels remain high in many catchments.

Six severe flood warnings are in place with 127 flood warnings in England and five across Wales.

Scott Squires, Duty Tactical Manager for Natural Resources Wales said: "As the flood waters recede and communities start to get back on their feet, we’ll continue to support local authorities and emergency service in these affected areas.

"Over the coming days our teams will be checking for any signs of damage to our flood defences, and removing blockages and debris which has built up in culverts and drainage grids etc."

Steve Willington added: "Some of the rain, especially in the warning areas, could be quite heavy, with showers of hail and thunder possible between. In northern areas of Britain hill snow remains a threat."

The Met Office has listed the end date to Storm Dennis as February 16. The next storm to come our way will be named Ellen. However, it has not been confirmed when Storm Ellen will impact the UK.

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