Forecasters are warning of potential flooding, difficult driving conditions and delays on public transport - and the chance of outbreaks of lightning.

The Met Office has issued one yellow and one amber warning for rain on Monday, warning that heavy rain is expected to cause flooding and travel disruption in some areas

Risk of communities being cut off, power cuts and public transport delays and cancellations all highlighted by Met Office

Forecasters have warned of travel disruption and a possibility of flooding amid the downpours

The amber severe weather warning for heavy rain has been updated on Monday morning, with the north and north-east of the warning area removed and the end time extended to 6am on Tuesday.

More than a month's worth of rain could fall in parts of England and Wales, as a Met Office amber warning takes effect.