A weather system described as "looking like E.T." is set to batter Britain with torrential storms next weekend. Indeed, forecasters are warning that its resemblance to the famous movie alien will be the only cuddly thing about it.
Two large, low-pressure bubbles seem poised to hit the country as we head into September and the start of autumn. And it's this double cyclone which is expected to bring with it heavy downpours.
Jim Dale of British Weather Services, said: “There’s a low-pressure feature with some significant rain associated with it that approaches the UK during the start of next month. This weather system, which looks a bit like E.T., is going to be one to watch." You can get more weather news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.