Heavy rain set to continue from 9pm tonight (Fri), with amber warning still in force

Among the worst affected areas is Eastbury, where the River Lambourn burst its banks flooding roads, public open spaces and some properties.
The Environment Agency sent pumping equipment to assist residents in removing some of the water this afternoon, as local residents mucked in building trenches in a bid to protect their properties.
Newbury MP Richard Benyon visited Eastbury to talk with residents who are at flood risk and some who had already been flooded.
He said: “In the communities I have visited today, I have been encouraged by residents’ resilience. I remain in constant contact with all agencies and will do everything within my power to assist flooded communities in the coming days.”
The Environment Agency also sent pumping equipment to Northcroft Lane this afternoon, to help remove groundwater flooding which had seen the Salvation Army shop closed and had flooded three properties.
A crew from Newbury Fire Station had also been called out to help prevent a property from flooding in Cromwell Road, Newbury and this afternoon.
Rural areas such as Bagnor, Bucklebury and Lambourn have also been affected, while motorists have been forced to abandon their cars in parts of Brimpton (pictured) due to the extent of flooding on the roads.
The Environment Agency is urging communities to remain vigilant against groundwater flooding as much as for flooded waterways.
A 12-hour spate of heavy rain is expected from 9pm tonight and an amber weather warning is still in place.
This will turn to a yellow warning from 9am tomorrow (Saturday).
Both Thames Valley Police and West Berkshire Council are urging motorists and pedestrians not to enter flood water, reminding people that six inches of water is enough to knock an adult off their feet.
People are also urged not to ignore footpath and road closure signs. An updated list is available at www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=28951
The council has said that a two-man emergency team will be on duty 24 hours a day to deal with highway issues, including removing fallen trees and putting up signs and sandbags for areas of flooding and for making dangerous potholes safe.
This morning, the River Kennet in Newbury had broken its record highest water level and was at 1.42m and at Theale it was at 1.48m.
At 4.30pm this had reduced to 1.41m in Newbury, however had risen to 1.56m in Theale.
Also at 4.30pm, the Thames at Goring had increased to 4.95m, from 4.86m this morning, and the River Lambourn in Eastbury was at 1.45m.
Emergency contacts:
Environment Agency floodline for flood warnings information and advice 0845 988 1188
SSE emergency contact for southern England 0800 0727282
SSE priority service team 0800 2943259
West Berkshire Council streetcare during office hours 01635 519080, out of hours 01635 42161
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