The Met Office has issued urgent weather warnings for Saturday, affecting 77 areas across the UK. The warnings come as heavy rain and strong winds are expected to sweep through various regions, raising concerns about potential power cuts and flooding. Rain is forecast to begin in southwest England on Friday night, moving northeast throughout Saturday before clearing into the North Sea later that evening. The Met Office has indicated that rainfall could reach between 20-30 mm widely, with some areas possibly experiencing up to 50 mm. In higher ground locations, there is a low chance of rainfall accumulating to 60-80 mm. The Met Office stated, "A band of heavy rain will slowly move across central-southern and southeast England during Saturday, possibly lasting into Saturday night." Strong winds are also anticipated, particularly in eastern parts of England, which may reach gale force. There is a slight risk that some homes and businesses could experience power cuts and loss of services. Additionally, communities may become isolated due to flooded roads. The forecast warns of potential flooding that could damage buildings and disrupt transport services, including delays or cancellations to trains and buses. The areas impacted by the weather warnings include: - **East Midlands**: Derby, Leicester, Lincolnshire, Nottingham - **East of England**: Bedford, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk - **London & South East England**: Greater London, Hampshire, Oxfordshire - **South West England**: Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset - **Wales**: Cardiff, Swansea, Pembrokeshire - **West Midlands**: Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire - **Yorkshire & Humber**: Kingston upon Hull, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire As the weather system approaches, residents in the affected areas are advised to prepare for possible disruptions and to stay updated with the latest forecasts from the Met Office.