Consistent rainfall in recent weeks causing higher-than-normal river levels and high winds have led to warnings issued across Oxfordshire.

An amber warning for rain and wind is in place across large sections of the country on Wednesday and Thursday with further wet and windy weather in the forecast linked to Storm Ciaran.

Oxfordshire is not covered in this amber rain warning but the Met Office is expecting heavy rain on Wednesday morning and throughout Thursday.

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The Met Office has issued yellow wind warnings for much of the south coast of England on Thursday reaching as far up as Henley in South Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire County Council has issued warnings and advice for ways for people to monitor the situation in their part of the county.

The Environment Agency's website is regularly updated with information relating to current flood alerts and flood warnings and the five-day flood risk for Oxfordshire.

Oxford Mail: Storm Babet caused issues for homeowners across the country Storm Babet caused issues for homeowners across the country (Image: Joe Giddens/PA)The flood alerts and warnings from areas near the county can also be found on the site.

A statement issued by the council on Monday said: "If the Environment Agency issues a flood alert this indicates that an area should prepare, including making defences and staying up to date with the latest information.

"When a flood warning is issued, this indicates a greater level of severity."

The council also warned parents about letting children play in flood water due to "hidden hazards".

The warning said: "Flood water is not clean and not suitable for children to play in.

"There might be hidden hazards under the water such as manhole covers that have lifted.

"Anyone who has been in flood water should wash their hands at the soonest opportunity."

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The council has also produced a flooding tool kit which provides advice and support for residents and businesses in preparing for instances of flooding. 

School closures are updated on the county council's website should they need to close for any emergency reason including flooding.

Parts of the UK are still recovering from the last storm - Storm Babet - which battered towns, villages and cities all over the country earlier this month.

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist, Chris Almond, added: “This deep low-pressure system will bring heavy rain to much of the UK, but the heaviest rain is expected in southern and western areas with 20 to 25mm quite widely across the region but up to 40 to 60mm potentially over higher ground.

"Heavy and persistent rain will fall onto already saturated ground bringing a risk of further impacts such as flooding in areas that are already struggling to clean up from the heavy rainfall we have seen over the last week or so.”