Overview

• Heavy rain is expected to bring up to 80mm in six hours to parts of Wales and England, prompting yellow weather warnings from the Met Office.
• The warnings cover large areas including the South West, North West, and the Midlands, with isolated thunderstorms and lightning also possible.
• Northern Ireland is also under a rain warning, with potential for 50-80mm on high ground, particularly in the Mourne Mountains.
• Strong winds are forecast for the weekend, with gusts possibly reaching 80mph in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, posing risks of damage and travel disruption.
• Despite the inclement weather, temperatures could rise to 20°C in some southern areas, above the seasonal average.