Torrential rain and strong winds will lash the UK through next week as another huge Atlantic storm system settles over the country.

Government officials have warned to brace for disruption and travel chaos with ‘take immediate action’ alerts in force in parts of the country.

After a brief respite on Saturday Britain’s weather will be put through the wringer from tomorrow Sunday, forecasters warn.

Heavy downpours in the wake of Storm Lorenzo’s assault this week will dump around half a month’s rain set to fall on already saturated ground.

Swathes of the country are on alert for showers with coastal and exposed regions also battening down the hatches for gales.

A spinning low-pressure system will anchor to the north of the UK  sweeping bands of rain across the country, according to the Met Office.

Meteorologist Craig Snell said: “A weather system stalls across the eastern side of the UK on Sunday bringing more rain.

“There will be some good spells of sunshine although it could be breezy.

“Next week is looking unsettled as another low-pressure system parks up to the north-west of the UK and dominates the weather through the week.

“It will act a bit like a washing machine bringing bands of rain through the week, this low may well then shift away from the UK but it will be a slow process.

“We are slightly concerned about the rainfall as it comes on top of heavy rain and totals are starting to tot up.

“There may be gales at times across northern regions, but we will be keeping a close eye on the rain.

“I would not be surprised to see some yellow weather warnings issued ahead of this bout of unsettled weather.”

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Temperatures will hover around average for the time of year after a chilly end to the week brought a touch of frost to parts of Britain.

Parts of the country could see up to two inches – around half a month’s worth – of rain before the start of next week.

Low pressure will take charge later on Sunday heralding a week of foul weather, according to The Weather Company.

One of their meteorologists said: “With the saturated ground the weekend is not looking good since some high rainfall totals to come.

“Saturday will be fine to start with but a slow-moving area of low pressure will move across the UK on Sunday.

“Since it will become almost stationary for a while there will be steady rain and some high rainfall totals.

“Between 25 and 50mm (2 inches) is likely across much of the UK.

“Next week will be dominated by a large area of low pressure to the north of Scotland bringing a band of rain eastwards on Monday followed by gusty winds and showers and strong to gale-force winds at times over exposed parts of northwest UK.

“Temperatures will be near to a little above normal in the mid-teens.”

The Environment Agency had this morning issued more than 30 flood alerts and eight more serious ‘immediate action required’ flood warnings.

A spokesman said: “Local flooding from rivers and surface water is possible but not expected in parts of England and Wales on Sunday and Monday.

“Land, roads and some properties could flood and there will likely be travel disruption in places.”

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