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6 August 2011
Last updated at 11:35 ET
Emergency services across north-east England have received hundreds of calls after heavy rain caused localised flooding.
Darlington, Durham, Consett and parts of Northumberland are the worst hit areas, with some homes flooded.
The Environment Agency warned areas across the north of England could face disruption, predicting up to 50mm (2in) of rain on Saturday night.
Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue service said conditions were "severe".
Incident room There have so far not been any reports of injuries.
A fire service spokesman said: "Conditions are severe in some areas where we have had localised flooding.
"There have also been at least two incidents were properties have been struck by lightning.
"However, so far we have not had any reports of people being injured."
Durham Police said an incident room had been set up to deal with calls from the public.
Northumbria Police said some minor roads had been affected by the heavy downpours, but that so far no properties had been hit.
'Be prepared' An Environment Agency spokesman said river levels in County Durham and Northumberland were being monitored closely.
He added: "Homeowners and motorists are warned to be prepared as a band of rain moves northwards from the East Anglian region up to the North East.
"People should be prepared to activate emergency procedures as there may be flash flooding and drains overflowing."
Flood alerts are in force for Cumbria, Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear.
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Darlington, Durham, Consett and parts of Northumberland are the worst hit areas, with some homes flooded.
The Environment Agency warned areas across the north of England could face disruption, predicting up to 50mm (2in) of rain on Saturday night.
Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue service said conditions were "severe".
Incident room There have so far not been any reports of injuries.
A fire service spokesman said: "Conditions are severe in some areas where we have had localised flooding.
"There have also been at least two incidents were properties have been struck by lightning.
"However, so far we have not had any reports of people being injured."
Durham Police said an incident room had been set up to deal with calls from the public.
Northumbria Police said some minor roads had been affected by the heavy downpours, but that so far no properties had been hit.
'Be prepared' An Environment Agency spokesman said river levels in County Durham and Northumberland were being monitored closely.
He added: "Homeowners and motorists are warned to be prepared as a band of rain moves northwards from the East Anglian region up to the North East.
"People should be prepared to activate emergency procedures as there may be flash flooding and drains overflowing."
Flood alerts are in force for Cumbria, Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear.
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