WARNINGS for heavy rain and flooding are in place for Herefordshire.
The Met Office is predicting heavy rain which will continue into tomorrow (Saturday) and may bring transport disruption and flooding.
It is warning homes and businesses could flood, while spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures, and some communities may be cut off by flooded roads.
The yellow warning, which covers Herefordshire as well as much of Wales, is in force until 6pm on Saturday.
A band of heavy rain will spread eastwards through Saturday morning, continuing through the day with strengthening winds, the Met Office said.
The rain will clear by Saturday evening and Sunday will be drier and brighter.
Meanwhile, flood warnings and alerts are in place for Herefordshire.
A flood warning means flooding is expected and imminent action is required. A flood alert means flooding is possible and people should be alert.
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for Leintwardine and Walford.
Flooding is affecting properties and roads in Leintwardine and Walford, including the A4113 at Leintwardine.
River levels are expected to remain high until Sunday evening.
People in threatened properties should move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
A flood warning is also in place for the river Wye from Hay-on-Wye to Hereford.
Flooding is affecting properties and roads including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney-on-Wye.
The Environment Agency warns against using low-lying footpaths near rivers and streams, and says people should plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers that may be flooded.
Places affected by flood alerts include:
The river Arrow from Michaelchurch to Brierley. Other places that may be affected include Kington, Staunton and Eardisland.
The river Frome from Bromyard to Hereford. Other places that may be affected include Bishops Frome and Yarkhill.
The river Leadon catchment. Places that may be affected include Ledbury, Much Marcle, Staunton and Tibberton. Wedderburn Bridge may become impassable.
The river Lugg north of Leominster. Places that may be affected include Yarpole, Mortimers Cross, Kingsland and the B4362.
The river Lugg south of Leominster from Stoke Prior to Mordiford. Other places that may be affected include Bodenham, Lugwardine and Hampton Bishop.
The river Wye from Hay-on-Wye to Ross-on-Wye.
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