A new amber weather warning for heavy rain has been issued by the Met Office, as most of the UK is already expecting strong winds and showers.
Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, most of the Midlands and western England were already under yellow warnings for wind on Sunday, with travel delays and power cuts expected.
There are also yellow rain warnings in place for parts of south-west England, Wales, Cumbria and south-west Scotland.
But a new amber warning has been issued for rain in south and central Wales which will be in force from 3pm on Sunday to 6am on Monday.
The amber warning means there is a danger to life from flooding, while homes and businesses are likely to be flooded. There is also a chance some communities will be cut off.
In the region affected by the amber weather warning, rain of between 50-70mm is expected over high ground, with the most exposed hills potentially receiving 80-100mm.
Winds across the west of the UK will increase throughout the morning with gusts up to 70mph in exposed areas, the Met Office said.
Craig Snell, a forecaster at the Met Office, told The i Paper “the worst of the weather” is expected over the next 12-24 hours.
Commenting on the amber warning, Mr Snell said: “We are likely to see some disruption in that area due to the heavy rain, spray and flooding near some roads, which will then lead to difficult driving conditions.
“We could see some flash-flooding near rivers,” he added.
“Natural Resources Wales, who look after the flood warnings and flood alerts, will be throughout the next 12-24 hours monitoring all the river levels around that area.
“If they are expecting to see any overflowing rivers, they will be pushing out flood alerts and flood warnings.
“Our main advice is to keep in contact with Natural Resources Wales, which will be providing that information to them.”
Six flood alerts, indicating that flooding is possible, have been issued by Natural Resources Wales as of Sunday afternoon, but Mr Snell said more are likely to be implemented over the next 12-24 hours.
The wet and windy weather across the UK is expected to gradually subside throughout the week, setting the country up for sunshine and some showers.
“There are hints that, toward Thursday and Friday, we are going to see the weather settle down,” Mr Snell said.
“By Friday, the vast majority of the UK will see a dry and settled day.”
Sarah Cook, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, said: “Heavy and persistent rain brings a risk of significant inland flooding in parts of south and mid-Wales.
“Localised flooding is also possible in the south-west of England and in Cumbria today and tomorrow morning.
“Impacts could include river flooding and surface water flooding from urban watercourses, drains and channels. Please plan journeys carefully and do not to drive through flood water – it is often deeper than it looks and just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float your car.”
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