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23/11/2006
Britain braces itself for severe gales
A "vigorous autumn storm" has been forecast to arrive in the UK on Saturday, bringing severe gales to many parts of Britain, the Met Office has warned.
The storm is expected to develop over the eastern Atlantic during Friday and the areas most likely to be affected are Wales, the Midlands and northern and eastern counties of England. The Met Office warned that "very strong and potentially damaging south-westerly gales" reaching up to 75mph are possible.
However, forecasters said that the precise path that the storm would take remained uncertain.
Although the very strong winds are expected to be the main concern, the storm is also expected to bring heavy rain and an increased risk threat of flooding.
For the latest weather warnings, visit www.metoffice.gov.uk while those concerned about flooding should check www.environment-agency.gov.uk or contact the Floodline on: 0845 988 1188.
Traffic information and travel advice is available from www.highwaysagency.gov.uk
(KMcA/EF)
The storm is expected to develop over the eastern Atlantic during Friday and the areas most likely to be affected are Wales, the Midlands and northern and eastern counties of England. The Met Office warned that "very strong and potentially damaging south-westerly gales" reaching up to 75mph are possible.
However, forecasters said that the precise path that the storm would take remained uncertain.
Although the very strong winds are expected to be the main concern, the storm is also expected to bring heavy rain and an increased risk threat of flooding.
For the latest weather warnings, visit www.metoffice.gov.uk while those concerned about flooding should check www.environment-agency.gov.uk or contact the Floodline on: 0845 988 1188.
Traffic information and travel advice is available from www.highwaysagency.gov.uk
(KMcA/EF)
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