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Forecasters have issued a new weather warning for a prolonged spell of heavy rain.

The Met Office says up to 100mm of rain could land in parts of England and Wales on Friday (November 14) and Saturday.

A yellow weather warning for rain comes into force at 6am on Friday and lasts for 24 hours, until 6am on Saturday.

It covers a large area of England and Wales, but the North West - including Greater Manchester - is expected to avoid the worst of the weather.

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A Met Office spokesperson said: " Heavy and prolonged rain during Friday into early Saturday may lead to some flooding and disruption."

They added: " Outbreaks of rain will develop through Thursday evening and night, becoming prolonged and heavy t

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