Threats of rising water levels in Chester have increased after the city was upgraded to a flood warning.
The Environment Agency upgraded the notice at 2pm on Tuesday (November 17).
An alert was already in place from November 15, but a warning is more serious as it means flooding is expected and immediate action required.
The English Dee from Chester to Shocklach is covered by the red warning.
Rain over the weekend had already caused the Dee to reach a high level in areas such as Farndon and Manley Hill.
Boughton, Handbridge and Huntington are thought to be most at risk by the latest poor weather caused by Storm Barney.
An Environment Agency statement said: "Levels are rising again on the River Dee and will continue to do so for the next few hours.
"The situation will be monitored and updated as required."
Villages such as Aldford, Pulford and Rossett are also within the warning area.
A flood alert remains in place for the Dee catchment from Whitchurch to Chester.
On top of the wet weather, the Met Office has issued an 80mph wind warning for Cheshire West until 2am on November 18.
For more advice and information visit the Environment Agency website or call the Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
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