The Latest Breaking News from Met Office

Heavy rain is expected to cause disruption to bus, car and train travel.

Brits are preparing for a "much wetter and windier autumn" after record-breaking temperatures over the summer. Friday could see early signs of the cold weather as warnings are issued about Hurricane Ian which is predicted to sweeps low pressures across the country

Some parts of the country will see gales nearing 60pmh on Friday

The hurricane will sweep an 'area of low pressure' across the UK on Friday, bringing wetter and windier weather with it

Heavy showers are on the cards on Friday and Saturday

Hurricane Ian will sweep an "area of low pressure" across the UK on Friday

A chilly, wet and windy few days lie ahead for the UK, according to forecasters, with 60mph gales and heavy rain followed by a sharp drop in tempreatures

Temperatures will initially be around 10C and 11C before rising to a maximum of 15C and 16C in the afternoon

The North East is set for a sunny afternoon on Thursday