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Heavy rain and winds could damage homes, cut power and cause flooding in parts of the UK in the coming days, according to the Met Office.
The mountains of North West Wales and Cumbria will be the hardest hit by weather warnings, with more than 100 mm of rain forecast.
The Met Office urged everyone to have their “coats and boots ready” for wet and windy weather, issuing several yellow rain warnings through Sunday.
Heavy rains expected in parts of the UK
Two low-pressure Atlantic systems will head to the north-west of the UK over the weekend, with the fallout from former Hurricane Zeta likely to bring more downpours and strong winds on Sunday.
Weather Bureau chief meteorologist Frank Saunders said the weather this week has been “quite unstable.”
He added: “Over the weekend … heavy rains and strong winds are expected to bring disruptions and the risk of flooding in some areas.”
The first weather alert, which will last until 11:59 pm on Friday, warns of potential damage to homes and businesses, trip cancellations and power outages, particularly in North West Wales and Cumbria.
Elsewhere in the warning zone, which covers parts of North West England, Wales, the West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, higher ground could see strong winds and 50mm to 80mm of rain.
Between 25mm and 40mm could fall to lower levels.
Weather warnings include flood hazards.
Another warning, which will last until Saturday, predicts a risk of flooding due to torrential rains that will affect the south, central and west of Scotland.
That warning is also for some countries in Wales, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Hills and mountains, particularly in North West Wales, could see 80mm to 100mm of rain, while 40mm to 60mm could fall elsewhere on higher ground.
The final warning, which covers most of Sunday, says “periods of heavy rain” are forecast in Wales and north-west England, and possible further flooding.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist Martin Young said Saturday will be “very wet and windy in many parts of the north and west of the country, as the low pressure extends to the northeast beyond the northwest of Britain.”
“Another system is rapidly following Sunday that contains the remnants of former Hurricane Zeta, bringing more rain and strong winds,” he said.
This is in addition to an already “wet October,” he said, increasing the risk of flooding.
Gary White, tactical manager on duty at Natural Resources Wales, said flooding is “likely” across the country in the coming days.
“Our emergency response workers will be at key sites verifying that fenders are in good working order and making sure drainage screens and screens are clear to reduce risk to people and their homes,” he said.
