Storm Benjamin is set to bring downpours and winds of up to 75mph are set to batter the UK tomorrow, with three yellow weather warnings issued already.
On Thursday, the wet and windy conditions may cause travel disruption, flooding, power cuts and damage to buildings within the alert areas, according to the Met Office.
A yellow weather warning for rain covers most of southern England, the east Midlands, parts of Wales and Yorkshire and is in place all of Thursday until 9 pm, the forecaster said.
Those within the affected regions of Storm Benjamin have been warned by the weather service to expect heavy rainfall from Wednesday evening, with up to 50mm in some areas by early Thursday morning.
The downpours may cause disruption to public transport, difficult driving conditions because of spray and road flooding, as well as the flooding of some homes and businesses, the forecaster said.
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For the majority of the yellow alert area, gusts of up to 55mph are expected with 65mph possible near coasts, the Met Office said.
Strong winds may lead to power cuts, transport disruption and damage to buildings, with a small chance of injuries and danger to life caused by large waves and beach material being thrown onto seafronts and coastal roads, the forecaster warned.
In addition to the warning covering most of southern England and Wales, a separate warning for wind on Thursday is in place from 9am until midnight, covering the east of England up to Scarborough, where gusts of up to 75mph may develop.
Another yellow alert for wind on Thursday covers southwest England and parts of Wales, including Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Swansea and Pembrokeshire.
Gusts of up to 45mph are expected widely within this area, while winds of up to 60mph could be reached along exposed coasts and headlands, according to the forecaster.
What is the weather forecast for the weekend?
Luckily, the worst of the weather will pass by Friday, with clearer skies expected and cooler temperatures seen across the UK.
The temperatures will likely feel even cooler than normal thanks to the rain.
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