05/02/2014 BBC Weather

As you have just heard, the little respite between one storm system and

another and it is that cumulative effect which will cause further

problems in the coming days with risks of flooding and further damage

and destruction. This area of cloud is Saturday's potential stormy

weather. Before that we have clout to the north west of Spain and

Portugal which will come our way tomorrow. That is hot on the heels

of this area of cloud. It is still with us at the moment. The winds are

easing down, but there are still some gusty winds in the central

belt. It is wet and windy in Shetland, but compared to today the

winds will be much lighter. It will be a chilly night into tomorrow

morning with a touch of frost here and there. For Scotland, Northern

Ireland and northern parts of England it should be pleasant enough

with dry and bright weather. For the Midlands, Wales and southwards the

rain cloud set in and push their way northwards throughout the morning

and in the afternoon. In the evening rush hour that rain starts to get

heavier and there is little respite between the pulses of rain. The wind

starts to pick up from the West later. The Met Office have issued an

amber warning for further heavy rain not through Thursday, but all

through the weekend. It could cause issue with transport, flooding and

other issues. Some snow in Snowdonia and the winds will be whipping up in

southern areas as well. Scotland and Northern Ireland have lighter wind

and clearer conditions. There will be some ice around. On Friday it is

a cloudy and wet start with strong winds for a time. But it improves

and the skies brightened up from the West. Temperatures are around where

they should be at this time of the year. But as we go from Friday night

into Saturday as this low