WEATHER warnings have been issued as heavy rain has started to fall in South Cumbria.

The Met Office have said that there could be localised flooding and disruption to travel.

They have said: "Scattered heavy thundery showers are expected to develop, and will once again lead to slow-moving downpours across the warning area. Some parts will inevitably miss most, or all, of the heavier rain.

Please be aware of possible localised flooding and disruption to travel.

"Low cloud will slowly break allowing temperatures to rise, triggering some heavy and slow-moving downpours. 15-25mm could fall within an hour in scattered locations, bringing the risk of flooding, especially if across urban areas."

There have already been reports that Black Butts Lane in Walney has flooded, with motorists expecting disruption on the A590 at Lindal.

Heavy congestion has been reported on the A590 at Lindal Dip, where surface flooding is causing problems.