Storm Benjamin: 40mph winds and heavy rain expected in the Black Country and West Midlands
The Met Office has issued three yellow weather warnings for possible disruption as the country braces for Storm Benjamin.
Residents of the West Midlands and the Black Country are being warned to prepare for heavy rain and strong wind ahead of Thursday's storm.
France's meteorological administration has now named the weather front Storm Benjamin, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to severely impact that country, as well as Belgium and the Netherlands.
Three yellow warnings are in place for the UK - with one for rain covering much of southern and eastern England from midnight tonight (Wednesday) through to 9pm on Thursday.
The warning covers significant parts of the West Midlands, including parts of Wolverhampton, Walsall, Wednesbury and Dudley.
The current forecast suggests that heavy rain will hit the region overnight and ease off tomorrow morning.
Strong winds are forecast from 10am onwards, with gusts of between 30 and 40mph predicted, and begin to ease off late on Thursday evening.
Throughout Thursday, two more weather warnings for wind are in place for the west coast of Wales and southern England, and some eastern parts of England.
A full forecast is available to view on the Met Office's website.
