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Yellow weather warnings for rain have been issued across parts of the UK at the beginning of next week.
The Met Office said heavy rain is likely to bring some disruption and possible flooding on Monday from midnight until 3pm in the South West and Wales, and from 8am on Monday to 6am on Tuesday in the South East.
Up to 80mm of rain is expected in parts of south Wales and south-west England on Monday, with as much as 50 to 60mm predicted over the North and South Downs in England.
Strong winds, perhaps reaching gale force, will accompany the rainfall particularly in coastal areas, according to the Met Office. The heavy rain will continue into Tuesday morning.
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Met Office issued a yellow weather warning across England and Wales for rain on Monday (Met Office)
They will follow a yellow weather warning for rain from 6am on Saturday to midnight, spreading across the East Midlands, eastern England, London, southern England, south-west England, Yorkshire and Wales.
Chief meteorologist Jason Kelly said: “While the exact track of the low remains uncertain at this time, there is a clear signal for strong winds and periods of heavy rain, which could lead to surface water flooding and delays to road and rail travel.
“Rain will also push into north-east England during Saturday, some of which could fall as snow over higher ground when the system meets colder air coming down from the North.
“Sunday will be drier and brighter, albeit colder, for many areas with blustery winds lingering near some North Sea coasts. Expect widespread frost overnight into Monday before the next weather system approaches.”
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On Saturday a yellow weather warning for rain covers most of England and Wales (Met Office)
Forecasters say most places across Wales and England could see 20 to 30mm of rain, with 50mm possible in some places. But over high ground, there is a chance of 60 to 80mm falling.
Strong winds may accompany this heavy rain, particularly across eastern parts of England on Saturday night.
The Met Office has warned that spray and flooding on roads could make journey times longer, with a chance of delays to public transport. It added there is a small chance of flooding and power cuts.
The weather is predicted to remain unsettled with wet and windy conditions set to continue for the week ahead, with the occasional drier and milder spell.
UK weather forecast
Today
Bands of showers will continue to move southeastwards through the day, some heavy with the risk of thunder. Sunnier skies developing in between, with south-east England generally staying dry. Feeling fresher than yesterday and staying rather windy.
Tonight
Showers gradually easing through the evening, though only to be replaced by heavy rain across England and Wales. Turning chilly in the North where skies will clear.
Saturday
Tomorrow will most likely see heavy rain move eastwards across parts of England and Wales, accompanied by strong winds. Brighter for Northern Ireland and Scotland, with a few showers.
