The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert across parts of Norfolk as heavy rain is set to hit the region. 

The alert was issued this morning and will remain in place throughout the day, with people advised to "be prepared".

The agency says that minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas around the River Bure, Spixworth Beck and surrounding Becks is likely.

A map showing the affected areaA map showing the affected area (Image: The Environment Agency) The areas most at risk are the low-lying roads and riverside areas between Horsford and Crostwick on the Spixworth Beck, and Corpusty, Saxthorpe, Itteringham, Ingworth, Aylsham and Burgh-next-Aylsham on the Bure.

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It comes after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning between 10am and 10pm today after forecasting heavy showers and thunderstorms across the county. 

Those in the affected areas are warned to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and to not put themselves in unnecessary danger. 

The Environment Agency is not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages. 

The flood alert will be updated tomorrow morning or as the situation changes.