Brits are set to enjoy a sunny day today in many areas with balmy 22C highs but heavy rain and gale force winds are on their way later this week.
It is expected to be more settled on Tuesday than in recent days with some light showers and elsewhere there will be sunshine and temperatures in the 20Cs.
By Wednesday afternoon the rain will become heavier with 20mm in a few hours a possibility before what remains of tropical storm Alex hits the country late on Thursday and Friday with gusts of 55mph.
