Britain is bracing for a washout after a yellow weather warning was issued for heavy rain and strong gales, plunging the country into travel chaos with potential flooding.

The Met Office has warned flooding is possible as it issues yellow weather alert

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as the nation braces itself to be buffeted by strong winds, heavy rain, thunder and hail tomorrow.

Britain is bracing for a washout after a yellow weather warning was issued for heavy rain and strong gales, plunging the country into travel chaos with potential flooding.