California's deadly wildfires could come to an end in the coming days when a weekend storm douses historically dry terrain, but the storm will come with the potential for a different problem: flash floods.

As the red flag warning expires, San Diego can expect some widespread showers and some mountain snow this weekend, the National Weather Service said. Although the red flag warning has expired and east winds are weakening,

A wet pattern will bring periods of rain and showers to Southern California, dropping an inch or two in the Los Angeles region — the most to fall since mid-April. It will be key for firefighters continuing to battle flames.

The rainfall isn’t expected to cause damage this weekend, but officials still urge the public to stay prepared.

Warnings of further wind and rain have been issued for the West Midlands this weekend as communities recover from the effects of Storm Éowyn. Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire are on alert for strong winds on Sunday, with a yellow warning of gusts which could reach up to 70mph on exposed hills, the Met Office says.

MORE weather warnings have been issued for Dorset in the wake of Storm Eowyn. Winds of between 50 and 60mph could hit the county on Sunday, the Met Office has warned. A yellow warning will be in place from 8am on Sunday,