THE Met Office has issued a 'Red severe weather warning' for parts of the UK. 

Storm Babet is expected to bring exceptional rainfall and impactful wind today (Friday, October 20). The Red warning for rain covers parts of the east of Scotland, including Brechin, Forfar and Kirriemuir. It’s in force from 6pm on Thursday through to 12pm on Friday (October 20). 

North Wales will be impacted as a result of Storm Babet. A Yellow Warning for Rain has been issued North Wales. This could cause disruption from early Friday through to 6am on Saturday (October 21). Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd and Anglesey are all affected.

The Met Office said people should expect: "Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life; Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings; Some communities may be cut off by flooded road; Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible; Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures; Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses."

There are flood alerts in force for Wales. These are for: Elwy and Gele Catchment [from Gwytherin to St Asaph and including Abergele]; Areas around the river Alyn from Llandegla to Rossett and areas around the River Severn from Newtown to the Severn-Vyrnwy Confluence.

 A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Today - Cloudy for many with heavy, persistent rain across the north causing disruption. Brighter further south with the odd shower and sunny spells in between. Windy in the north, particularly at coasts, but lighter further south. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

"Tonight: Rain becomes more widespread but lighter in intensity. Cloud builds through the night with hill fog on highest ground. Strong gusty winds in the far northwest but light elsewhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.

"Saturday: Cloudy for most with the risk of a shower but some sunny spells through the afternoon. Winds easing, although may be gusty along the coasts and in the heaviest showers. Maximum temperature 15 °C."