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'Vigorous' storm warning for UK | 'Vigorous' storm warning for UK |
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A "vigorous" autumn storm will bring severe gales of up to 75mph (120km/h) to England this weekend, forecasters have warned. | |
The high winds are expected to move from southern and eastern areas northwards towards Lincolnshire. | |
The worst of the weather is predicted to hit England at 0300GMT on Saturday, but will have died down by 0900GMT. | |
The brewing storm could disrupt transport and power supplies, the Met Office has said. | |
"Gusts to this strength are infrequent across the southeast and likely to lead to disruption to transport and power supplies," the Met Office said in a statement. | |
A spokesman added that there was also the potential for high waves which could reach seafront parades and promenades. | A spokesman added that there was also the potential for high waves which could reach seafront parades and promenades. |
Parts of the Midlands have also been warned to expect flooding. | |
The BBC's Weather Centre said the gusts, which are expected to reach between 65mph (105km/h) and 75mph (120km/h), should die out by 0900GMT on Saturday. | |
But it will remain blustery throughout the UK, a spokesman said. | |
Mariners warned | Mariners warned |
The Coastguard Agency has also issued a severe weather warning to mariners all around the UK. | The Coastguard Agency has also issued a severe weather warning to mariners all around the UK. |
It also warned against wave watching from promenades or piers because of the increased risk of being swept into the water. | |
People are being advised to watch weather forecasts and to ensure they plan well for any weekend activities. | People are being advised to watch weather forecasts and to ensure they plan well for any weekend activities. |
The Highways Agency is advising motorists to take extra care. | |
"Drivers should follow the advice on signs at locations vulnerable to high winds, slow down and pull over at the next safe stopping place during severe winds," a spokesman said. | |
The warnings have come after Britain enjoyed the warmest extended summer period on record. | The warnings have come after Britain enjoyed the warmest extended summer period on record. |