AMBER and yellow weather warnings for rain remain in place in Bradford today as Storm Christoph hits the UK.

Bradford can expect a day of spells of heavy rain today, according to the Met Office.

It will be wet all day today with the rain at its heaviest between 10am and 2pm and then between 7pm and 11pm.

Bradford can also expect a spell of sleet at around 11pm tonight, which is set to continue until 2am tomorrow.

But it will be mild throughout today, with temperatures topping 10C throughout today.

The amber weather warning is in place for Bradford and other areas of England including Lancashire, large parts of Yorkshire and the East Midlands, until noon tomorrow.

Under the warning, heavy rainfall combined with some snowmelt across the hills is likely to lead to flooding.

Those affected can expect homes and businesses likely to be flooded, causing damage to some buildings Fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life.

Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely.

Spray and flooding probably leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

A good chance some communities cut off by flooded roads.

Power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses likely.