The Met Office is warning of rain and strong winds from later on Monday, with the rain becoming particularly heavy at times on Tuesday.

A spokesman said that the public should be aware of the risk of localised flooding, perhaps exacerbated by fallen leaves blocking drainage courses.

The wild weather is due to an active frontal system associated with an Atlantic depression which will push in from the west later on Monday, and is then expected to become slow.

Strong southerly winds will enhance rainfall over south-facing slopes and hills, where totals of more than 50 mm in 24 hours are expected locally; 20 to 30 mm will fall more widely.