A WEATHER yellow warning rain for areas in North Wales is in place until 9pm tonight (Tuesday, January 2).

The warning is in place for Conwy, Denbighshire and Gwynedd. Heavy rain is likely to cause some travel disruption.

Flood alerts are in place for areas around the River Conwy, from Dolwyddelan to Conwy and areas around the River Clwyd from Clocaenog to Rhuddlan.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible.

"Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer.

"Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer.

"Some interruption to power supplies and other services possible."

Storm Henk has been named by Met Office.

Storm Henk will bring a spell of very strong winds to parts of the UK leading to potential disruption to travel and infrastructure.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen, said: “Further wet and windy weather is forecast for the UK this week. Our latest analysis of the forecast shows an increase in the likelihood of very strong wind gusts across parts of southern Wales and England which is why we have issued this Amber warning this morning and named Storm Henk.

“Storm Henk will initially bring very strong winds to the southwest of England and Southern Wales, with gusts of up to 80mph possible. As Storm Henk moves north-eastwards across the south of the UK through Tuesday the strongest winds will also move eastwards, across the south Midlands, Home Counties and East Anglia through the afternoon and evening.”