MOTORISTS are being warned to take extra care on the roads because of the wet and hazardous conditions.

Police said there are reports of surface water at junction 6 of the eastbound carriageway of the M65 heading towards Accrington.

North West Motorway Police tweeted this morning: "J6 M65 - Report of Surface water on the East bound C/way . If this is your Journey this morning please take extra care."

The Met Office has warned about unsettled weather and heavy rain over the weekend, although there are no weather warnings in place.

The Environment Agency has not issued any flood warnings in East Lancashire.