Brits brace for heavy rain and 70mph gales as remnants of Hurricane Isaias to batter UK this week

Comment now Next BRITS are bracing as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias are set to bring downpours and 70mph gales this week. The Atlantic hurricane hit the US last Friday and a powerful jet stream has whisked its leftovers across the pond, towards the UK. 6 Heavy rain is set to hit England tomorrow Credit: Alamy 6 The rain will begin in Scotland and more central throughout the day Credit: MET Office Advertisement The Met Office said winds will pick up today across the north of England with severe gales forecast for Scotland. Heavy rain is due in England on Thursday and will slowly move south across the country before a drier, clearer weekend. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. Despite the conditions, the Met Office said temperatures will stay in the mid-teens. The higher then average temperatures is due to the area of low pressure bringing warm air. read more in UK News HOUSING CRACKDOWN Council house tenants to be handed brand NEW kitchens for downsizing 'RAPE' CASE Brand 'did silly walk like Basil Fawlty before raping woman after Labour event' 6 The country will be hit with the tail end of a hurricane this week Credit: PA 6 Despite the rain, temperatures will stay warm around the mid-teens Credit: Alamy Temperatures could even hit 22C in East Anglia on Thursday. Meanwhile, a yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for Scotland from 10am to 7pm today. Advertisement The Met Office said: “a period of strong winds is expected on Wednesday with some transport disruption likely.” Gusts of 50-60mph are expected across the northwest of Scotland with some more exposed or coastal locations reaching 70mph winds. Most read in The Sun GONE TOO SOON Tragedy as 7ft 2in influencer, 26, dies amid health battle after having baby DEATH SMASH Wealthy CEO killed mum & left his wife in wheelchair in 76mph Maserati crash CITY PROBE PM told questions over City 'aren't going away' as he denies discussing charges Clocks Blocked Two states don't change the clocks: Why Arizona and Hawaii don't observe DST The winds could cause delays for ferry crossings, train and bus services and even short-term loss of power. Apart from some cloudier skies in the northwest, the rest of the UK will stay dry and bright today with sunny spells in the south. Heavy rain and brisk winds are forecast for Scotland and Northern Ireland tonight before clear spells and showers while England and Wales will have a drier night with some cloud. Advertisement 6 Scotland is set for severe winds which could cause disruption Credit: MET Office 6 Despite a wet day tomorrow, the weekend is looking dry and clear Credit: Getty After a wet and warm Thursday, Friday and the weekend will remain dry except from a few showers in the far north and south. Winds are also expected to ease but temperatures will cool. Next week will see drier weather with patches of mist as high pressure returns. Advertisement The Met Office forecasts some light wind and rain alongside a drop back average temperatures with the possibility of a few frost mornings. Looking further ahead, November will begin dry and clear before low pressure brings longer spells of rain as the weather becomes more unsettled. However, temperatures are still expected to remain above average. Comment now