Many shops on Huntingdon High Street have been forced to close to close today (October 20) due to flooding in their stores.

Boots have suffered the worst, with shop assistants using mops to remove the unwanted water.

The Hunts Post: Next in Huntingdon is also closed today due to flooding.Next in Huntingdon is also closed today due to flooding. (Image: Archant)

WH Smith also had a sign on their door saying they were closed today and Next Superstore is closed also.

Next’s sign read: “Huntingdon Next- Unfortunately we are closed due to flooding.

“We apologise for the inconvenience caused.”

The Hunts Post: WH Smith is also closed today due to floodingWH Smith is also closed today due to flooding (Image: Archant)

The Met Office have issued an yellow weather warning for Cambridgeshire between the hours of 4am to midday today.

It stated: “A brief period of heavy rain, thunderstorms and very gusty winds may cause some disruption on Wednesday morning.

“There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lighting strikes, hail and strong winds.”