Gales and floods to batter Britain

A WEEK of “turbulent” weather with heavy wind, rain and floods is on its way, experts warn.

Temperatures may reach 61F ( 16C) in the South- east today but rain will push from the Irish Sea towards Wales and the South- west, deluging most of Britain tomorrow.

The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland today and tomorrow.

Gusts of 40mph are expected over the Irish Sea and up to 3in of rain could fall on hills. Luke Miall, meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “There’s a turbulent week of weather ahead. Winds will be much stronger on Tuesday with heavier showers.” He said it was due to high pressure and air dragged in from the Mediterranean.