Great Flood - How we would cope now
Up to twenty milimetres of rain could fall over the weekend, leading to flooding around some of our rivers. It will be as nothing though compared to the disaster of Sixty years ago when dozens of people died and coastal towns along the North Kent coast were wrecked.
Forecasters say we are now much more prepared, thanks to the Thames Barrier and stronger sea defences - and a much better warning system. Derek Johnson speaks to March Douch and colin Bowley from the Environment Agency's Flood Warning Centre in Kent.
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Meridian weather - Your latest forecast
After a wet and windy day on Friday - weatherman Luke Castiglione says things will improve for all of us for the long weekend.
Friday afternoon's weather
Despite the wet and windy weather today - things will improve for the Bank Holiday weekend. It will become dry, bright and feel warmer