Blustery conditions, showers, thunder and hail will hit the UK tonight and tomorrow as Storm Nelson sweeps in after the low pressure system was named by the Spanish weather service Aemet.
READ MORE --Storm Nelson will bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of Britain tonight and into tomorrow as the unsettled weather continues in the run-up to Easter.
Forecasters said up to 2.8in of rain could fall in Northern Ireland, which is under a weather warning until 10am today, while northern Scotland faces gales. The UK is facing a typical mix of spring weather in the run-up to Easter - with downpours, strong winds and sunshine all expected over the coming days.
Tonight will bring clear spells and scattered heavy showers at first, with much of Scotland becoming dry overnight.EASTER SATURDAY: Spain and Portugal are likely to see thunderstorms and strong winds 'In terms of hazards in the current forecast, we're continuing to keep an eye on some of the expected rainfall totals as they build up through the week, with some places, including Northern Ireland, still quite sensitive to rainfall amounts due to the wet winter many have experienced.
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