The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning, alerting residents across 32 areas of the UK to potential travel disruptions due to torrential rain and flooding. The warning is in effect from 6pm on Monday until 6pm on Tuesday. The Met Office cautions, "Heavy rain may bring some flooding and travel disruption in places on Monday night into Tuesday."

Low pressure systems are advancing from the west, bringing heavy rainfall and cold conditions as they collide with descending Arctic air. Following a showery Monday, attention is shifting to a significant area of low pressure forming to the southwest of the UK.

Deputy Chief Meteorologist Steven Keates stated, "A deepening area of low pressure will approach the UK from the southwest later on Monday, bringing with it heavy rain and strong winds, which are likely to affect the UK between late Monday and early Wednesday." He added, "At present, the exact track, depth, and timings of this low are uncertain, which makes it harder to determine where will be most impacted by strong winds and/or heavy rain. This system has the potential to cause disruption, and severe weather warnings are likely to be issued over the weekend as details become clearer. We therefore urge people to keep up-to-date with the latest Met Office forecast."

The regions and local authorities affected include London and the South East, Hampshire, South West England, and various areas in Wales, such as Blaenau Gwent, Cardiff, and Swansea.

The weekend is expected to be wet, with numerous showers across the country. The Met Office reports, "Heavy rain from overnight lingers into Saturday, particularly across northeastern parts of Scotland. Elsewhere, many places will see blustery showers and a brisk south to southwesterly wind."

Persistent bands of showers are anticipated across south Wales and southwest England, with some showers potentially heavy and accompanied by thunder. The ground in these areas is already saturated, raising concerns about additional heavy downpours leading to difficult travel conditions and localised surface water issues.

The best chance for dry weather will be in parts of Northern Ireland, northeast England, and southeast Scotland. Temperatures are expected to remain near normal to mild, moderated by brisk winds in the south. As Saturday concludes, attention will shift to another weather system developing to the west, which is predicted to bring similar conditions across the country.