The Met Office said Wednesday will then bring a broadly wet day for many, with areas of rain and showers gradually spreading east and north-east, perhaps turning heavy in some places. Winds are set to pick up and may be strong around Irish Sea coasts, with the risk of gales on exposed northwestern coasts and hills in the north.

The Met Office has named the first storm of the new season, and said the 'impactful' weather could see high winds and torrential rain

Experts have warned that parts of Britain could face flood misery over the next three months as emergency planning is done to prevent a repeat of chaos last year