Some parts of Britain could be cut off by floodwater as almost three weeks of rain falls in 24 hours - but Bristol should escape the worst of it.
Experts at the Met Office have issued a rain weather warning for north-east England from 6am today (Thursday) to 6am on Friday.
Up to 80mm of rain could hit parts of Yorkshire, bringing almost three quarters of the 121mm average rain total for November in one day, reports the Mirror.
The warning states: "Rain, prolonged and occasionally heavy, will affect much of Yorkshire, along with parts of northeast of England and the north Midlands during Thursday.
"The rain will gradually ease overnight and clear away during the early hours of Friday (November 8).
"20-40 mm of rain is expected over quite a wide area, with 60-80 mm falling in a few locations over high ground, through the period."
The Environment Agency said flooding is possible - but not expected - on Thursday and Friday.
Bristol residents can expect a dry start to the day on Thursday with a 50 per cent chance of rain at 11am. Similarly on Friday, our city will escape most of the downpours until Saturday when rain is predicted for most of the day,
Tonight, further snow is once again expected on high ground in parts of Scotland, with temperatures dropping to freezing.
It will be chilly but mostly dry with sunny spells on Friday, after any early rain clears away from south-east England.
Sub-zero temperatures are expected in Scotland on Friday night.
On Saturday a band of heavy rain will sweep eastwards across the country.
There could also be flurries of snow over northern hills.
Met Office weather forecast
Thursday:
Rain, heavy at times, across central Britain with strong winds. Showers across Scotland, turning wintry over hills. Blustery showers in southwest Britain with a risk of thunder. Sunny spells elsewhere.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Rain easing on Friday, then drier and brighter for most. Further rain, with hill snow in the north Saturday. Sunday drier in the south, showers in the north. Remaining cold.
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