According to the search results, the UK is being hit by Storm Babet today, which is the second named storm of the season. It is a complex area of low pressure that developed to the west of the Iberian Peninsula and is expected to cause heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding across the UK until Saturday. The Met Office has issued amber and yellow weather warnings for many parts of the UK, including Northern Ireland, Scotland, and northern and eastern England. The storm has already caused flooding in Ireland, and a rare red warning for rain has been issued for part of eastern Scotland, between Perth and Aberdeen, where "exceptionally wet conditions" are forecast, leading to possible road closures and flooding to homes and businesses on Thursday and Friday. The storm is also expected to bring some very strong winds and large waves near some eastern coasts, with gusts around 70mph. The public is advised to stay up to date with warnings from local flood warning agencies and local authorities.