WASHOUT WEEK UK weather: Met Office issues THREE yellow warnings with up to 150mm of rain as tailwinds from hurricane to hit Britain

 THE Met Office has issued three yellow weather warnings as a hurricane is set to spark heavy rain and wind in the coming days.

Forecasters said tailwinds from the Atlantic storm could bring wet and windy weather to the UK.

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The Met Office has issued three yellow warnings for the northeast of England and Scotland across Monday, Wednesday and ThursdayCredit: MET Office

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Forecasters predict 150mm of rain will batter the UK this weekCredit: Alamy

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Tourists get a taste of the English weather in Stratford-upon-Avon this weekCredit: Alamy

Three yellow weather warnings for rain in Scotland have been issued for the upcoming week, with up to 150mm of rainfall expected within a 24-hour period in the worst affected areas.

The warnings cover south-west Scotland and the Lothian borders on Monday afternoon and evening, and north-east Scotland - including the Highlands, Strathclyde and Central, Tayside and Fife - for most of Wednesday and Thursday.

The forecaster said the rain on Wednesday and Thursday could be accompanied by strong winds of up to 60mph as the remnants of Hurricane Ernesto hit the UK.

People have been warned to expect delays to public transport, spray and flooding on roads, as well as potential power cuts and flooding in homes and businesses.

There was a small chance that large waves could result in injuries and danger to life in coastal areas on Wednesday and Thursday, the Met Office added.

Met Office expert David Oliver said: "The most likely scenario is for a period of unsettled weather from Wednesday.

"Especially in the north and west with heavy rain and strong winds possible. It may be warmer and less wet towards the southeast."

Unlike the oncoming predicted weather, today will be mostly dry with sunny spells for most.There is a chance of a few showers in the north, particularly across Scotland where it will also be breezy.

Met Office forecast in full

Today

Dry for many with sunny spells interspersed between cloudier periods.

The chance of a few showers in the north, primarily across Scotland where it will also be breezy.

Temperatures generally around average for the time of year

Tonight

Remaining dry with clear spells in the east.

Cloud increasing elsewhere with outbreaks of rain and drizzle developing in the northwest during the evening, then southwest later in the night.

Monday

Rain steadily spreads into the west and north, heavy and persistent across hills.

Strong winds developing, particularly around coasts of the Irish Sea.

Staying largely dry in southeast England.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday

Cloud and rain clears eastwards on Tuesday with sunny spells and showers following.

Drier in the southeast from mid-week, but still wet and windy in the northwest.