SUNSHINE is finally on the way after Britain was bashed with heavy rain for nearly a week straight.
Forecasters say the torrential showers will soon ease and skies will clear – but Brits should brace for temperatures to drop.
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The UK has been enduring extreme showers, dense fog and intense flooding since killer Storm Babet wreaked havoc.
The terrible conditions are set to continue until Sunday – with yellow weather warnings in place until then.
Much of east Scotland has been warned of persistent and heavy rain today, Friday and Saturday which could cause further flooding.
And the Met Office have also put the southeast of England under a rain warning from midnight Saturday until 6am Sunday.
But forecasters believe things will finally clear up from Sunday onwards.
They predict things will “turn drier but also colder for some northern areas to start the new week”.
It comes as the clocks are set to go back at 2am on Sunday morning.
Met Office Head of Warnings Chris Walsh said: “When the clocks go back it’s time to prepare for winter weather.
“Whether it’s strong winds, cold spells or even ice and snow, there are simple and cost-effective things everyone can do now to prepare for winter weather.”
The RAC recommend that driver put old socks or cardboard under your windscreen wipers when parking up for the night to prevent them getting stuck to the glass.
If windscreen wipers can’t move, the circuit can overheat causing a fuse to blow.
Meanwhile Cycling UK recommends Brits should add a swimming cap under your helmet to help keep their head warm.
Around 40-45% of body heat is lost through the head, so a swimming cap could make all the difference as an additional layer to keep warm.
And BVA say pet owners should pack a towel to remove toxic grit or rock salt from your dog’s paws when you’re out and about.
Grit or rock salt can be extremely toxic to dogs and cats if ingested.
The BVA also suggests regular checks of rabbit and guinea pig water bottles to make sure they are not frozen over.
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