Storm Barbara: Last News

Weather warnings have been issued as a storm is expected to bring gale force winds and heavy showers to southern parts of the UK today.

Storm Barbara descended on the country last night. A yellow weather warning for heavy rain was issued for parts of Aberdeenshire and Angus at 4am this morning - and it is expected to last until 11am.Forecasters anticipated around 15mm to fall in the north east of Scotland, with some parts seeing showers reach as high as around 40mm over the seven hour period.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has eight flood alerts and seven flood warnings in Scotland.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxDrivers are being warned to take extra care on the roads this morning as rain has begun battering Britain.Huge downpours are drenching the country today, with the majority suffering wet conditions.Storm Barbara will lash England, Wales, Northern Ireland and most of Scotland.Only southern and eastern parts of Scotland are expected to be spared, according to the Met Office.Yellow weather warnings are in place for the south and south-east of England as the downpours dominate.There are also yellow warnings for wind across the south-east, with speeds forecast to reach up to 55mph.It comes after a balmy break from soaking conditions on

Windy conditions and heavy rain are expected as a storm arrives tomorrow from Europe, the Met Office has said.

Britain is set to be hit with heavy rain and possible flooding while "extreme gales" are on the cards as Storm Barbara arrives.

Mirror Online : "Tomorrow (Tuesday) a low-pressure system, separate to Storm Barbara, will cross Ireland and Northern Ireland bringing gale or even severe gale force winds to some exposed parts of the west and South West of the UK.