Flood warnings in place as Shropshire and Mid Wales brace for another storm

A yellow weather warning for high winds has been put in place for Saturday as the county braces for Storm Dennis.

It comes as traffic was disrupted today due to a fallen tree blocking Summerhouse Lane in Longden, Shrewsbury.

The Met Office has warned of very strong winds across the country - set to affect the whole of Shropshire and Mid Wales - which could cause potential disruption.

They have warned of a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris, damage to buildings and longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected.

There is also a small chance that roads could close and power cuts could occur, says the Met Office, while it also warns of danger on the coast, with large waves being thrown onto sea fronts and coastal roads.

The Environment Agency put a number of flood warnings in place across the county today, particularly in areas near the River Severn after the weekend rain. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads between Shrewsbury and Church Stretton as well as Upper Arley, near Kidderminster.

In Shrewsbury, flooding is expected at The Greenhous West Mid Showground where the offices are affected and The Quarry.

The agency website stated that river levels are high, but steady at the Welsh Bridge in the town centre as a result of Storm Ciara.

It said: "Flooding is affecting offices at the showground and Gravel Hill Lane. Predicted peak at Welsh Bridge 3.2m to 3.3m on Tuesday afternoon. Further showers are forecast today, with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week.

"We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water."

See also:

• Snow warnings persist as Government commits aid after Storm Ciara

• Hidden messages uncovered as slates are blown off Shrewsbury Abbey roof

• Snow descends on Shropshire as county recovers from Storm Ciara

• Car flips on to side after hitting standing water near Market Drayton

• Shrewsbury Abbey damaged as strong winds close Quarry leisure centre

• Car flips onto roof on A5 near Shrewsbury as blizzard hits Shropshire

• Storm Ciara: Buildings damaged and roads blocked as trees are brought down across Shropshire

Meanwhile, water levels are falling at Crew Green, in Shrewsbury, but are rising at Montford and Buildwas, near Ironbridge. Other locations which may be affected include White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington.

At Rea Brook and Cound Brook the agency stated that flooding is possible after levels remain high at Hookagate.

A warning is also in place for the Tern and Perry catchment near Market Drayton, and the Environment Agency warned flooding of roads and farm land is possible over the next few days in that area.

There were no reported school closures.

Today's Met Office weather forecast:

The Met Office said: "It will be a mostly dry day with bright and sunny spells. Occasional showers of rain with snow falling over hills, possibly settling for short periods. Feeling very cold in strong wind. Maximum temperature 6C(43F).

"Tonight will see a clear evening leading to high chance of ice from wintry showers throughout the day. Still windy and feeling cold. Minimum temperature 1C(34F)."

Telford & Wrekin Council chiefs praised workers who tackled more than 35 fallen trees on Sunday and some building damage caused by high winds.