What a difference a week makes: Heavy rain causes floods and keeps Britons indoors on second weekend of winter lockdown - after thousands flouted rules to head to markets and drink beer seven days ago
Flash floods have left roads underwater and train services suspended after 50mph gales and heavy downpours brought an inch of rain to Britain.
One of southern England's major motorways - the M27 near Southampton - was closed due to the deluge and had to be sealed off by police near the M271 junction.
Drivers were warned of heavy delays with traffic building back to Rownhams Services as traffic officers descended on the scene.
Empty pavements on the high street were a far cry from last weekend when people flocked outdoors to enjoy the mild winter weather.
Last week Londoners flocked to Broadway Market for drinks and food, despite the new coronavirus lockdown guidance saying to stay at home as much as possible.
But this Saturday streets and food stalls remained mostly empty as Britons sheltered from the sweeping November rain.
Cars drive through flood water on a dual carriageway in Cadnam near Southampton on the edge of the New Forest, Hampshire, today
A van drive through flood water on a dual carriageway in Cadnam near Southampton on the edge of the New Forest, Hampshire, today
Meanwhile fears a person had plunged off a 100ft cliff in Cornwall were brought to an end after the casualty was found walking back towards their car.
The coastguards in Porthleven were called this morning with reports someone had fallen from the cliff overlooking the harbour town.
A rescue team was called at 6.11am and called for back up from neighbouring Mullion team members shortly before 6.45am.
A Mullion coastguard spokesman said: 'Just as the teams arrived and began looking for the casualty, they were found walking back towards our vehicle having self recovered.'
A Porthleven coastguard spokesman added: 'The team carried out a search and found the casualty back at the top of the cliff with minor injuries. Thanks to Mullion Coastguard Rescue Team for the back up. Sorry to have got you up!'
A person jogs along the sea front next to Boscombe beach in Dorset as the rain tumbles down on another miserable winter's day today
Surfers make their way out to the sea off of Boscombe beach in Dorset despite the choppy November waters off the British coast
The surfers at Boxcombe Beach braved cool temperatures to catch the choppy waves off the south cast of England today
Elsewhere a tree was blown over and blocked the railway lines between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier in Hampshire.
South Western Railway suspended services and warned travellers of disruption to the timetables till at least 1pm on Saturday.
'Efforts are underway to organise replacement road transport', the firm said as teams began clearing the tree from the line.
Round the coast in Cornwall a flood alert is in place, the government's Flood Information Service said today. The alert covers the South Cornwall Coast from Rame Head to Plymouth, including tidal estuaries.
Meteorologists are warning people to 'stay away from risk areas' and take care when next to the coast. The full alert says: 'Flooding is possible - be prepared.
People walk in the rain in Oxford city centre today, holding up an umbrella above their coats to keep out the bad weather
A shopper is pictured out in the rain with an umbrella at Bridport in Dorset during the second Covid-19 lockdown on Saturday
A car having left the carriageway on the M27 motorway today is pictured in the south of England. The Audi was facing the wrong way after the incident and ambulances descended on the scene
'Flooding is possible over all high tides from this afternoon, Saturday, November 14 to Sunday's afternoon tide, November 15.
'Force 6 to 7 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights exceeding 3.5m are forecast to coincide with the high spring tides.
'This may cause spray and wave overtopping, and minor flooding on low-lying land in certain coastal locations Saturday afternoon's high tide at Plymouth is at 16:54, and on Sunday at 05:20 and 17:41.
'These times vary for other locations along the coast. Peak tide levels may be 350mm higher than published. Locations which may be affected include Kingsand, Cawsand and Saltash.
Grey and murky skies are seen overheard as people take part in an 'All Hands on Deck: Action for Climate Justice' protest on the River Clyde in Glasgow on Friday
Stormy weather batters the Blackpool North shore on Friday. Downpours and gales are set to sweep the country this weekend – with winds of up to 55mph
'People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. During Sunday, Force 7 south westerly winds and 4m offshore waves are forecast. Tides peak on Sunday evening.
'Flood warnings may be issued. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.'
Downpours and gales are set to sweep the country this weekend – with winds of up to 55mph. Bands of heavy rain will move across England and Wales throughout today, bringing up to 2in on high ground in the South West.
Up to an inch could fall on northern hills such as the Pennines, before the deluge moves north east.
Another band of heavy rain is due to push into south-east England tomorrow, with the strongest gusts battering the South West and South Wales.
But the soggy outlook does mean the mercury should hit 15C (59F) in southern England and Wales.
The heaviest rain will be in the south and west while rain in the north and east will often be light and patchy. Clear spells will develop later in Wales and western England.
During Saturday evening, most areas will be dull with outbreaks of rain, mostly light and patchy. However, rain will clear Wales and western England during the early evening.