Flood warnings issued across the UK as locals urged to 'act now' - full list of 34 areas

Communities across the UK have been warned to "act now" and prepare for flooding which is likely over another miserable weekend.

Some 34 flood warnings and 90 less severe flood alerts have been issued by the Environment Agency today, as further downpours are anticipated across the country. Southwest England and Northwest England are expected to bear the brunt of the latest deluge, which comes following the torrent of 60mm of rain falling at the start of the week.

But the majority of the flood warnings concern waterways across East of England and the Midlands, both of which suffered significant flooding last month. The heaviest of Wednesday's rain came across Norfolk, the Met Office said.

River Great Ouse, the fifth longest in the UK, is likely to burst its banks in multiple points between Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire, to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. The Environment Agency says: "River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days while the rivers drain away from high peak levels."

There's concern too for River Ray across Oxfordshire, River Leam in Warwickshire and the River Soar at caravan parks in Leicestershire, among other rivers across the Midlands. Environment Agency also states the Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch, Dorset, may burst its banks.

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Flood warnings are issued when flooding is expected, in the opinion of the Environment Agency. When a warning is issued, those living in the area, it says, should "act now". It warns to;

• protect yourself and your loved ones
• move your loved ones, pets and valuables to a safe place
• move to higher ground or the upper floor of a building
• turn off the gas, electricity and water in your home if it’s safe
• put flood protection equipment in place
• do as the emergency services tell you
• help others if it’s safe to do so

The Mirror told how Brits should urgently stockpile six items - including batteries and bottled water - if their area is made subject to warnings. People should "think about putting together an emergency flood kit" including the six key items. This may be wise if you live near the following points;

• Areas close to the River Great Ouse at Wyboston, Eaton Socon, Eynesbury, Eaton Ford, and St Neots

• Areas near the River Nene from Elton to Wansford

• Areas near the River Nene from Thorpe Waterville to Eaglethorpe

• Ash Brook, Ippollitts Brook and River Purwell at Hitchin, Ashbrook, Little Wymondley and Graveley

• B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road to the South of the River Nene

• Cogenhoe Mill Caravan Site

• Lower Stour at Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites

• Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch

• Low lying areas close to the River Great Ouse at Kempston

• Low lying areas close to the River Great Ouse at Stony Stratford

• North Bank Road alongside the River Nene, east of Peterborough and west of Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice

• River Anker at Mancetter, Witherley and Atherstone

• River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel at Shefford and Clifton

• River Great Ouse at Brampton and Godmanchester

• River Great Ouse at Harrold

• River Great Ouse at Huntingdon and Hartford

• River Great Ouse at Little Paxton and Great Paxton

• River Great Ouse at Odell

• River Great Ouse at Southoe, Buckden and The Offords

• River Great Ouse at Turvey

• River Ivel at Blunham

• River Ivel at Langford

• River Ivel at Sandy

• River Leam at Eathorpe, Huningham and Offchurch

• River Ouzel at Bletchley and Caldecotte

• River Ray for Islip

• River Ray from the Heath Bridge area to and including the Otmoor Basin

• River Rother at Beighton

• River Rother at Woodhouse Mill

• River Sence from Temple Mill to Sheepy Magna

• River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar

• River Thame from Chiselhampton to Drayton St Leonard

• River Tove at Towcester and Cosgrove

• River Wreake for mills at Hoby, Thrussington and Ratcliffe