Storm Barbara could bring outbreaks of rain and strong winds to parts of the UK this week.
The Met Office has said that forecasters are keeping an eye on how the storm develops but that it could bring some rain, which could be heavy, to the south east and possibly central England on Wednesday.
Storm Barbara, named by Spanish forecasters, is set to heavily impact parts of Europe - with strong winds and heavy rain to parts of Portugal and Spain.
Meanwhile, there are two yellow national weather warnings in place in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Despite forecasters not expecting the storm to cause major impact in England, they said the development of the storm is still uncertain and that "there is still the potential for severe gales to affect the extreme south-east of England during this period".
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Frank Saunders, said: “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.
“As we look ahead to the rest of the week, we are expecting rain or showers for many areas on Wednesday, possibly heavy and blustery in the South East. It will be quieter on Thursday but more unsettled from Friday, with spells of wet and windy weather moving in from the west.”
Outlook for the North East
Tuesday
Early drizzle clearing north-eastwards, with lighter winds and large sunny spells developing. Showery rain then spreading eastwards during the afternoon, heavy at times. Windy over hills and coastal areas later. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
Wednesday to Friday
Variable cloud on Wednesday, with sunny spells but showers likely for some. Cloudy with patchy rain on Thursday. Cloudy with rain on Friday, locally heavy. Also windy, particularly over hills.
