There are approximately 25 flood warnings in place across the Bank Holiday weekend as the UK deals with the aftermath of Storm Nelson.
An estimated 2.6 million cars are expected to travel the length of the country this Good Friday, prompting the RCA to caution about a potential 'carmageddon' on Britain's roads, which are expected to be busier than ever.
Although the severe storm that hit parts of the country on Thursday is expected to lessen, the Environmental Agency has issued numerous flood warnings to drivers and 162 alerts. weather The majority of the warnings have been released in the south and south-west of the country, with the River Avon in Bristol being notably at risk of flooding.
Flood warnings have been issued across the country following Storm Nelson this week (Picture: Getty)
Residents in Dorset have also been alerted to anticipate flooding throughout the day, with three warnings in place along the River Bourne.
Southampton, Somerset, Dorchester, and Plymouth are also at risk of floods, with some warnings extending as far north as Stoke and Wareham.
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The Met Office warnings for snow, wind, and rain were issued across the country as a result of Storm Nelson, with forecasters stating that gusts could reach 70mph in certain coastal areas. weather Snow has fallen in parts of south-west England and Wales (Picture: Matt Keeble/PA Wire)
Brighton, Portsmouth, and Plymouth are facing strong winds that could create hazardous conditions.
Meanwhile, parts of Wales are still coping with large amounts of slush after rainy downpours turned into snow last night.
The RAC has advised drivers to 'be on their guard' concerning the changing road conditions.
Looking ahead, the Met Office stated that the forecast for the Easter weekend remains 'unsettled' but 'bright and breezy'.
Temperatures are expected to reach 15°C in west London and 14°C in Manchester on Sunday.
RAC Breakdown spokesperson Rod Dennis said: 'With plenty of classic early spring weather over the Easter bank holiday weekend, drivers going away will definitely need to be on their guard and prepared to handle rapidly changing road conditions.
Approximately 25 flood warnings are in place across the country (Picture: EPA)
Met Office spokesperson Grahame Madge said: 'Good Friday sees low-pressure continuing to feed showers and longer spells of rain across the UK, although drier spells will develop in the east.
'Saturday keeps following this trend, but for lots of people, Easter Sunday will probably be the top day of the weekend before the weather becomes more unsettled again on Easter Monday.'
'Keeping an eye on the forecast should allow everyone to enjoy the best that the weekend has to offer,' he said.
There are predictions of floods in various areas of the south and southwest of England.
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