Soaking rain and storms on Tuesday and then it's frosty by Friday

Blustery showers and gales will batter Britain from Tuesday as temperatures plummet and snow falls

The rain will sweep in from the west on Tuesday, bringing with it strong winds of up to 80mph in coastal areas.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across much of England and Wales, with the worst of the conditions expected in the southwest.

The rain will clear to the east on Wednesday, but the strong winds will continue.

Temperatures will drop sharply on Wednesday night, with widespread frosts expected by Friday morning

The cold weather is expected to last for several days, with temperatures struggling to reach double figures in many parts of the country.

The Met Office has warned of a potential for ice and snow, especially on higher ground.

The cold snap is expected to ease by the weekend, with temperatures returning to more seasonal averages.