Storms to batter Britain as gale-force winds and heavy rain forecast to return Billy Payne, forecaster for MeteoGroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said: "There is a deep area of low pressure coming in from the west, bringing strengthening winds and heavy rain with gales of up to 80mph developing in places. North and western England will have significant winds of up to 70mph with gusts reaching 50-60mph in other places. They will be strong enough to cause travel disruption and damage," he added. Mr Payne said "significant" rainfall would add to the weather misery, with up to two inches forecast on high ground in northern regions of the UK. He added the rainfall could turn to snow in parts of Scotland. Weather experts also predict a marked drop in temperature from today, with the unusually mild conditions over Christmas and the New Year making way for more seasonal mercury readings. Temperatures are expected to reach around 8C in London, compared with a high of 14C recorded on Sunday. Issuing a yellow warning for strong winds and heavy rain, The Met Office said "A spell of wet and very windy weather will affect the UK during Tuesday. The public should be aware of the possibility of disruption, including to travel, due to strong winds on Tuesday morning in most parts and during the afternoon across north-eastern Scotland. A spell of heavy rain will also affect many regions, with a risk of localised flooding over parts of Wales and north-west England.