Yellow weather warnings for wind on Saturday cover Orkney, the rest of Northern Ireland and northern England.
Gusts of 55-75mph are possible in these areas, with isolated gusts potentially reaching 80mph.
While the worst of Saturday’s weather is forecast to be felt in areas covered by warnings, heavy and persistent rain is expected across larger parts of the UK.
Spray and surface water could make driving conditions hazardous, while further downpours increase the risk of localised flooding.
Strong winds are forecast to continue into Sunday, although rain should gradually ease across most of the country.
Sunny spells and blustery showers are expected elsewhere, while north-east Scotland is likely to see the most persistent rainfall.
