The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for multiple regions across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds.
The warnings are in place from Thursday to Friday, with the worst of the weather expected on Friday. In England, the South West and West Midlands are included in the warning, while in Wales, the whole country is covered. In Scotland, the Highlands and Edinburgh are at risk, and in Northern Ireland, the whole country is included in the warning.
The Met Office has predicted that heavy rain and gusty winds will make for difficult travel conditions, with the potential for flooding and power outages. The organisation is urging people to plan ahead and check the latest forecast before making any travel plans.
The weather warnings are in place from 06:00 on Thursday to 06:00 on Friday. The Met Office has also issued a 'Be Aware' message, warning people of the potential for 'some disruption' due to the weather.
Practical safety advice includes checking the latest forecast before making any travel plans, avoiding travel during the worst of the weather, and keeping an eye out for flooding and power outages.
The Met Office has also issued a list of weather stations where the rain is expected to be heaviest, including London Heathrow, which is expected to see 30mm of rain, and Glasgow, which is expected to see 25mm.