keep a close eye on the forecasts for their area and be prepared for flooding. Under water ... in Goole Ross Parry Agency "We would also ask that people stay safe, by keeping out of dangerous flood water and not attempting to walk or drive through it. "The Environment Agency has already opened incident rooms and has teams out on the ground checking on flood defences and clearing any blockages in order to reduce the risk of flooding as much as possible." Flooded ... road closed in Prudhoe, Northumberland North News Tony Waters, deputy chief forecaster at the Met Office, said: "We are expecting spells of very heavy and thundery rain across a wide area of the UK in the next few days, with worst affected spots likely to be in central and northern parts of the country.