Parts of Britain are set to be battered with showers today, as the Met Office predicts northern Scotland will bear the brunt of the bad weather. 

Much of England, Wales, and eastern Scotland are expected to be blessed with fine, dry and sunny spells. 

Although the morning may kick off to a chilly start, most Brits will be pleased to see the sunshine this morning. 

However Orkney and Shetland, as well as much of western Scotland and northern Ireland, will be battered with blustery showers today. 

It comes as the forecaster predicted snow showers in northern Scotland over the weekend. 

Parts of Britain are set to be battered with showers today, as the Met Office predicts northern Scotland will bear the brunt of the bad weather

Parts of Britain are set to be battered with showers today, as the Met Office predicts northern Scotland will bear the brunt of the bad weather

OXFORDSHIRE: Donkeys in the mist at daybreak this morning

OXFORDSHIRE: Donkeys in the mist at daybreak this morning

The south of the country is set for clear spells but a chilly evening, however skies will become increasingly cloudy and downpour descends over most regions overnight. 

Heavy rain pour is predicted to fall over the western hills, while fog and outbreaks or drizzle and rain may occur. 

It comes shortly after Storm Ashley wreaked havoc across the UK and Ireland on Sunday, with 80mph winds cancelling dozens of flights and heavy flooding blocking off major roads last weekend.

The first named storm of the season lashed Scotland, Northern Ireland, north Wales and north-west England on October 19, as the Met Office issued danger to life warnings.

Amber weather warnings were in place in Northern Ireland and north-west Scotland until midnight on October 20.

Flights were cancelled at both Belfast City Airport and Dublin Airport as Storm Ashley barrelled into the UK and Ireland. Astonishing footage showed planes struggling to land in Dublin, with pilots having to take back off and try again.

In a passenger update posted on X, formerly Twitter, Dublin Airport said weather conditions had led to some airlines, including Aer Lingus, cancelling flights.

WARWICKSHIRE: People walk through Jephson Gardens in Leamington Spa

WARWICKSHIRE: People walk through Jephson Gardens in Leamington Spa

OXFORDSHIRE: The days sun rises on a misty morning in the countryside

OXFORDSHIRE: The days sun rises on a misty morning in the countryside

The stormy conditions had also saw ferry services in Scotland and Northern Ireland cancelled, while there are also warnings that trains were affected too.

Meanwhile Stenaline and P&O sailings between Northern Ireland and Scotland were heavily affected, with most sailings on Sunday cancelled.

Translink was also warning of possible disruption to the rail network yesterday, due to the weather conditions.

Northern Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure said temporary tidal flood defences were deployed along the River Lagan at high-risk areas such as Lockview Road and Cutters Warf in south Belfast.

An amber warning for the north-west of Scotland had been issued from 9am until midnight on October 20, with the weather service warning ‘injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown on to coastal roads, sea fronts and properties’.

Met Office meteorologist Dan Stroud said ‘very strong, severe gales’ on Sunday coincide with high spring tides, which could also result in ‘very large waves’.

The north of Scotland remained under a yellow warning for wind from midnight until 9am on October 21.

Pictured: Thrill seekers get caught out by a freak wave hitting the Cobb at Lyme Regis on October 20

Pictured: Thrill seekers get caught out by a freak wave hitting the Cobb at Lyme Regis on October 20

Waves crash against the harbour wall in Porthcawl, Wales. Met Office meteorologist Dan Stroud said 'very strong, severe gales' on Sunday coincide with high spring tides, which could also result in 'very large waves'

Waves crash against the harbour wall in Porthcawl, Wales. Met Office meteorologist Dan Stroud said ‘very strong, severe gales’ on Sunday coincide with high spring tides, which could also result in ‘very large waves’

Pictured: Worcestershire County Cricket Club underwater

Pictured: Worcestershire County Cricket Club underwater 

The River Severn has burst its banks causing flooding in Worcester. Here a car stuck on Pitchcroft Carpark is swamped up to its wing mirrors  on October 20

The River Severn has burst its banks causing flooding in Worcester. Here a car stuck on Pitchcroft Carpark is swamped up to its wing mirrors  on October 20

Further south, the Met Office issued a yellow warning for the south-west of England and South Wales until midday on October 20 with a threat of disruption to travel with flooding and possible interruptions to power supplies.

Mr Stroud said strong, gale force winds were due to continue through to October 21, meaning ‘fallen debris and trees’ could affect commuters at the start of the week.

Road users in Scotland were advised to avoid unnecessary travel where possible, while Sunday’s annual Great South Run in Portsmouth, Hampshire, were cancelled because of weather-related safety concerns.

Police Scotland were advised motorists to ‘plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel where possible’ ahead of the ‘strong likelihood’ of disruption on roads, while Transport Scotland has warned of likely delays to public transport, including the country’s ferry network.