Video: Weather warnings in force in the Dales – One driver stranded on the A684
Heavy rain is causing issues in the west of North Yorkshire.
Our main picture from Bez Beresford who rescued a driver stranded on the A684 at Appersett near Hawes.
He also posted dashcam footage of the terrible conditions.
The fire service is warning drivers not to venture into flood water.
Another video shows the road near Dent, which runs below the Settle to Carlisle rail line, underwater and the beck racing through the dale.
There’s a yellow warning in force for heavy rain in the area to the west of Harrogate and Ripon.
Heavy rain is expected to ease in other parts of the county including York this afternoon but it will remain wet
The Fire service says it’s been dealing with a number of incidents where people have put their lives at risk by driving through flood water
Group Manager Bob Hoskins says they do say the same thing every year but still people get caught out and need the assistance of Fire crews.
He warns fast flowing flood water at fords can carry a vehicle off the road and into deeper water. Standing water can quickly immobilise an engine leaving occupants sitting in their cars in freezing conditions.
He says please do not move or ignore road closed signs.
