Britain is set to be battered by strong winds and heavy rain when the tail end of Hurricane Gonzalo hits the UK early next week, the Met Office said.
The tropical storm could bring flash floods when it hits on Tuesday after thrashing Bermuda with 100mph winds, according to forecasters.
A Met Office spokesman said: "Having crossed Bermuda, Gonzalo is expected to race north-eastwards across the Atlantic. It will weaken as it crosses cooler waters and start to make the transition into a mid-latitude depression.
"Latest forecasts indicate that the remnants of Gonzalo are likely to pass over the northern UK late on Monday and early on Tuesday."
The conditions are not expected to be unduly sever but the Met Office said it is monitoring "any signs of extreme weather".
Emergency measures are being put in place with the Environment Agency ahead of the storm's arrival.
Earlier this year, the aftermath of Hurricane Bertha brought torrential rain and strong winds to the UK after crossing the Atlantic.
