These warnings highlight the potential for travel disruption, difficult driving conditions, and possible impacts to outdoor plans.

A developing area of low pressure will move across southern and central parts of the UK tomorrow, bringing bands of heavy rain and gusty winds, particularly across Wales, the Midlands, and southern England.

Met Office 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 northeast 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.”

Next week

As we head into Monday, another Atlantic system will sweep in from the southwest, bringing further heavy rain and strong winds. The heaviest rainfall is likely over parts of the south and southwest England and south Wales, with wind gusts reaching gale force along exposed coasts.

Yellow warnings for rain have been issued, and we are closely monitoring developments. Forecasts will be updated as the situation evolves.

Conditions will remain changeable through next week, with occasional drier spells between weather systems. 

Why are we seeing this weather?

The UK is currently under the influence of a mobile Atlantic weather pattern, driven by a strong jet stream that is steering a series of low-pressure systems across the country. These systems bring warm, moisture-laden air from the Atlantic, which leads to heavy rain and strong winds. When this milder air meets colder air moving down from the north, it can produce upland snow in some areas, adding to the unsettled conditions.

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