The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings, one for rain and one for wind. The yellow rain warning covers areas in Wales and north-west England. The weather warning for wind is set for areas in the far north-west of Scotland.
In England, there are total of 18 flood alerts in place.
The Met Office has said “fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life” for areas affected by the yellow rain warning.
It also warned: “Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible.
“Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
“Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads.”
It added that power cuts to some homes is possible in the areas affected.
In Scotland, the strong winds will also impact travel.
The Met Office forecast: “Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely.
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“The winds will be particularly strong in the northwest, especially for western Scotland where we could see gusts of 70 to 75 mph.”
The rain on Sunday will be heavy and persistent throughout the day and into the evening.
The meteorologist added: “That rain again turning heavier through the evening time particularly over the hills across Wales and Southwest England and into Northern England as well.”
The Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Martin Young, said the second weather system set to come on Sunday will contain the “remnants of ex-Hurricane Zeta” which will bring the further heavy rain and strong winds.
But as Britain heads into next week, the weather looks to be more promising.
Monday is expected to bring drier conditions but cooler temperatures are also set to sweep over the UK.
The Met Office meteorologist said: “There’s still some more wet and windy weather to come this weekend but looking ahead to next week it could be a bit drier and a bit colder too.”
They added: “Looking ahead to the end of the week and into the start of next week, rain will clear away on Monday.
“We’re left with breezy conditions and scattered blustery showers Monday and Tuesday before Wednesday high pressure starts to building and that could mean a spell of drier and colder weather with more widespread frosts.”
— to www.express.co.uk
