Heavy rain from Storm Elin has caused roads to flood in Essex (Picture: HVC)

Multiple yellow weather warnings are in place as two named storms, Elin and Fergus, are set to cause chaos across Britain.

A band of rain – at times heavy – is set to hit the nation today before the arrival of Storm Fergus to western areas later in the afternoon.

The Met Office has issued warnings, mostly in northwest England and southwest Scotland, as well as parts of the north and east. 

Met Office chief meteorologist Andy Page said: ‘Storm Fergus will conclude what has been an unsettled weekend of weather for the UK.

‘Fergus will bring some strong winds and heavy rain for a time late on Sunday and into the early hours of Monday morning.  

‘While the strongest gusts are expected in the Republic of Ireland, Storm Fergus will bring some windy conditions to western areas, including Irish Sea coasts, while also bringing some potentially impactful rain.

‘The rain has potential to be disruptive in parts of northern England and parts of Scotland, especially where it’s falling on very saturated ground.’

The warnings highlight potential travel disruption and the possibility of flooding for homes and businesses. 

Storm Fergus will weaken as it moves to the east in the early hours of Monday morning. 

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For yellow weather warnings for rain have been issued.