A flooding alert has been issued for the River Ribble in Preston and Penwortham.

Storm Callum is set to bring continuous rainfall to the area during Friday night (12 October) and throughout Saturday (13 October) and it is already affecting the upper and lower River Ribble.

Prestonian’s are being warned that properties and low lying areas could be affected.

Read more: Storm Callum strikes Preston – hour by hour weather forecast

Environment Agency Officers are currently checking defences and watercourse, and will be closely monitoring the situation.

Lancashire County Council have advised flood alerts have been issued by the Environment Agency and are giving people advice on the situation.

RT FloodAlerts_LAN Flood Alert, 5:39PM 12/10/2018, Lower River Ribble and Darwen, https://t.co/nGgpO7KAIa #floodaware pic.twitter.com/J165bFWVD2

— Lancashire County Council (@LancashireCC) October 12, 2018

It is being encouraged that people keep up to date with the situation by listening to local radio and checking online.

There’s also a flood alert issued for the rivers Yarrow and Lostock in Bamber Bridge in Leyland

RT FloodAlerts_LAN Flood Alert, 5:37PM 12/10/2018, River Lostock and River Yarrow, https://t.co/kA6Fdd588s #floodaware pic.twitter.com/HA7g479K2B

— Lancashire County Council (@LancashireCC) October 12, 2018

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People should avoid riverbanks and be prepared for flooding overnight or during Saturday morning.

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