Heavy rain has caused flash flooding in parts of the UK - and forecasters are warning of further storms on Sunday as the remnants of Hurricane Bertha hit.
The Met Office says Bertha's transition from a tropical to an extra-tropical storm is a "particularly hard one to forecast" but it is expected to affect the UK tomorrow.
Residents had to be evacuated after heavy rain flooded several streets in the Lincolnshire town of Louth on Friday.
Lightning hits Eggborough Power Station in Yorkshire. Pic: Phil Lowe Downpours also led to waterlogged roads in and around York and in Maidstone, Kent.
There were reports of power outages in Cambridgeshire, where the A14 was flooded.
Environment Agency flood warnings and alerts remain in place in numerous parts of the country.
A flash flood following heavy rain in Maidstone, Kent Friday's rainy weather was unconnected to Hurricane Bertha, which has been travelling across the Atlantic.
Bertha wreaked havoc in the Caribbean islands with gusts of more than 90mph, leaving thousands of homes without power.
Chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: "There is still some uncertainty surrounding this weekend's weather, with the potential for heavy rainfall, strong coastal winds and large waves on Sunday.
There could be more floods on Sunday "However, there is still a chance that the system may pass to the south of the country, giving the UK a brighter day.
"Rain and strong winds may well bring disruption, especially across southern parts of the UK, with the potential for more than 50mm of rain and coastal gusts of over 60mph."
Environment Agency flood risk manager, Craig Woolhouse, said: "Heavy rain on Sunday may lead to localised surface water flooding in some parts of England and Wales.
"On Sunday and Monday a combination of high spring tides and strong westerly winds brings a risk of large waves and spray and possible flooding to the South West coast of England and along the Severn Estuary."
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