A flood warning and a flood alert have been issued to the borough from the Environemnt Agency, which has said it will provide further updates later today. Timperley Brook at Altrincham has been issued a flood warning, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Green Lane to Woodlands Road and Canal Road. Recommended reading:Residents are advised to avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and to start acting on a flood plan if they have one. Meanwhile, a flood alert has been issued for the Middle River Mersey catchment, which includes Stretford, Sale, Altrincham, Carrington, Flixton and Urmston. Residents in these areas have been issued the same advice regarding using low lying footpaths, bridges near watercourses and flood plans.