THESE pictures show the early extent of the damage caused by Storm Franklin as the Met Office warns of further disruption, power cuts and “danger to life" today.

Images from the region taken today (February 21) show the River Ure at Masham overflowing as waters rise after heavy rain and wind.

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Further pictures show rising water levels in the Dales as reports that Ripon has also been flooded after the severe weather.

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The A684 is reportedly shut at Morton in Swale near Northallerton and trees have also blown down in the area.

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The sports field at Masham is also shown to be flooded in this picture followed by more pictures of the overflowing River Ure.

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It comes as a new weather warning for wind is in place across the North East and North Yorkshire se to bring up to 60mph winds until lunchtime today.

Masham and Ripon are both very close to a further yellow warning for wind and, although they are not directly in the warning area, this does not mean they escape the extreme weather.

Read more: Storm Franklin updates LIVE: Weather warning issued in North East; risk of flooding

A spokesperson for The Met Office said: “The Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS) warns of the potential impacts caused by severe weather and the likelihood of those impacts occurring.

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“This does not mean that areas outside the warning area will not see severe weather, just that the more extreme impacts are expected within the warning zone.”

Warnings for power cuts have also been renewed as the severe weather sweeps across the region as well as “injuries and danger to life” from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts.

What flood alerts in place?

According to the Gov.UK website, a flood warning is in place for "River Skell at Ripon - riverside properties."

A statement said: "The flood warning has been issued for the River Skell at Ripon – Riverside Properties as levels are rising following recent heavy rain.

"Flooding of properties, gardens, roads and paths is possible tonight, Sunday 20/2/22. The current level at Alma weir is 1.5m, and is approaching peak level.

"We will update the forecast details as new information becomes available.

"Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels.

"This message will be updated on Friday morning before 9am, or as the situation changes.

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