A FLOOD alert has been issued as the River Weaver continues to rise.

Storm Henk is set to bring yet more heavy rainfall to Cheshire, putting parts of the county at risk of flooding.

The Environment Agency has warned that low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries are most at risk.

This comes as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning, with rain “likely” to cause travel disruption and could also result in homes and businesses being flooded.

Meanwhile, Cheshire Police has urged residents to take care on the roads this evening.

“The Met Office have issued a yellow warning for heavy rain from five to nine this evening with Storm Henk affecting much of the country.

“If you're out on the roads please drive to the conditions - expect delays, localised flooding on the roads and diversions.

“Don't attempt to drive through floodwater - it can take only a small amount of water to ruin your engine and leave you stranded.”

In Northwich, there is a 90 per cent chance of rain for much of Tuesday (January 2), turning drier by midnight.

There is then an increasing chance of showers in the early hours of Wednesday morning, with the possibility of heavy downpours.

Fortunately, Wednesday on the whole looks set to be somewhat brighter with cloudy and sunny intervals and scattered showers.