Parts of the UK are set to experience torrential downpours, with travelers returning home amid 106 flood warnings.

Rain is expected to sweep across the country amid unpredictable weather over the Easter weekend, ranging from heavy downpours and gusty winds on Good Friday to warm sunshine and temperatures of 15C on Saturday.

Two million cars will hit the road home on Monday after the bank holiday, with many facing soggy journeys as up to 15mm of rain fell.

The longest delays are expected to be between 10am and 12pm, with drivers advised to wait until later in the day and travel at night.

Drivers are being urged to use caution on roads during downpours as visibility is reduced and braking takes longer, increasing the risk of danger.

The Environment Agency has issued three flood warnings in Dorset, on England’s south coast, and 106 flood warnings have been issued across the south.

Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said: “Today marks the start of a new month, but the weather conditions are largely the same, with low pressure systems dominating weather across the UK over the coming week.”

Rain will continue to move northward this afternoon, with heavier downpours expected in southern areas.

Dewhurst added: “In the afternoon there will be scattered showers, some quite heavy, as we will have showers throughout the day, along with hail and thunder.”

As the week progresses, Britons are expected to see more wet and windy weather due to the influence of an Atlantic system.

Despite the humidity, temperatures remained mild, with sunshine in the south and a high of 14C in London.

Met Office forecaster Liam Eslick said there was a risk of localized flooding in some areas.

Mr Eslick said: “It’s the bank holiday weekend and people are traveling at this time, so we recommend checking road coverage (whether anyone is driving) or bus and train timetables to see if there are any cancellations.”

Drivers are being urged to reduce speeds as rain reduces visibility and gives themselves more time to brake on slippery roads – meaning at least four seconds between traffic. Forecasters said the showers could bring between 5mm and 15mm of rainfall.

Scotland and Northern Ireland are likely to see brighter weather. The outlook remains unsettled after the long weekend, with low pressure dominating and a chance of heavy showers.

Meteorological Bureau Outlook

on Monday:

The northern region will be mostly dry, with more sunshine in the northwest. Elsewhere cloudy with rain, sometimes heavy, pushing northward. There are heavy showers in the south, with a risk of hail and thunderstorms, but it will feel reasonably warm in the sunshine.

Monday night:

It will be cloudy in the north, with showers continuing overnight. Showers persisted in the far south, but elsewhere it was drier and sunny with scattered mist at dawn.

Tuesday:

Tuesday will be cloudy with bursts of rain in Scotland and Northern Ireland. There will be sunshine and showers across much of England and Wales, changing to heavy rain in the afternoon.

Outlook for Wednesday through Friday:

Wednesday will be largely unsettled, with cloudy skies with showers and longer periods of rain, but drier in the far north. Rain will also fall across the west on Thursday and Friday. average temperature.