The Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning as Storm Jocelyn is expected to lash Britain in a matter of hours.

A yellow weather alert for rain has now been issued for all of Wales.

Beginning at 12.30pm and lasting until 7pm, the Met Office has warned the storm will bring heavy rain which could result in flooding on roads, homes and businesses.

​Tens of thousands of homes are still without power in the aftermath of Storm Isha as restoration efforts continue.

Around 7,000 homes in Northern Ireland and as many as 57,000 homes in the Republic of Ireland are reportedly still without power.

A spokesperson for Stormont’s Department for Infrastructure said: “Storm Jocelyn is expected to bring strong winds from 4pm today and a yellow Met Office warning has been issued and will remain in place until 1pm on Wednesday.

“The advice is to consider if your journey is necessary and to be aware there is a high risk of fallen trees, branches or other debris on the road.

“Where roads are closed people are reminded to adhere to road signs and follow any diversions in place.”

British Airways cancels flights

British Airways has cancelled ten domestic and European flights as the storm threatens travel chaos

A BA spokesperson said: “Like other airlines, we have had to make schedule adjustments due to the adverse weather conditions across the UK and Europe caused by Storm Jocelyn.

“We’ve apologised to our customers for the disruption to their travel plans and our teams are working hard to get them on their way as quickly as possible.”

The RAC has issued a warning to drivers as Storm Jocelyn lashes BritainPA

The RAC has warned motorists to expect “very challenging conditions” while driving today.

RAC spokesperson Alice Simpson warned road users, especially those in the north, should be particularly careful of heavy rainfall and debris.

“We urge drivers to consider postponing their journeys in these areas if at all possible.

“Those that do need to drive should try to avoid exposed coastal routes where strong winds will make driving much more difficult.”

Temperatures to surge into rare January 10-day heat wave after 12-hour Jocelyn assaultWX charts

Britain will get a 10-day ‘hint of spring’ following Storm Jocelyn in a brief reprieve before temperatures plummet again.

Hurricane-strength winds are whipping up to hammer swaths of the country still reeling from Storm Isha’s weekend assault.

However, meteorologists have suggested that Jocelyn’s parting shot will be to push the mercury in parts to 14C, with double figures possible until the end of the month.

Jim Dale, social commentator and meteorologist for British Weather Services, said: “This is going to be the afterburner of Jocelyn, with much milder air coming in from the west, and will bring a big change from the very cold conditions we had at the start of the month.

“It is likely that in parts of the country, it will stay pretty mild now until the end of the month, although within that period there is always the chance of a cold snap and further bursts of unsettled weather.

“However, these are the sorts of temperatures that will bring the bulbs out, and for some, it might feel like a hint of spring.”

Red Jet services have been suspended

High-speed ferry services have been suspended between the Isle of Wight and mainland Britain as stormy conditions continue to lash the UK.

Red Funnel, the operator of the ferry, has stopped its Red Jet service for foot passengers until further notice citing “adverse weather”.