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| Storm Eleanor: Warnings as 80mph winds set to hit UK | Storm Eleanor: Warnings as 80mph winds set to hit UK |
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| Strong winds measuring up to 80mph (128kmh) are set to hit parts of the UK later, as Storm Eleanor heads for the nation's shores. | Strong winds measuring up to 80mph (128kmh) are set to hit parts of the UK later, as Storm Eleanor heads for the nation's shores. |
| The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for parts of northern England, large areas of southern Scotland and Northern Ireland from 18:00 GMT. | The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for parts of northern England, large areas of southern Scotland and Northern Ireland from 18:00 GMT. |
| Gales with gusts of 60 to 70 mph are likely, with stronger winds possible in some areas of the west coast. | Gales with gusts of 60 to 70 mph are likely, with stronger winds possible in some areas of the west coast. |
| Storm Eleanor is the fifth named storm to hit the UK this winter. | Storm Eleanor is the fifth named storm to hit the UK this winter. |
| The Met Office warning - which lasts until 18:00 on Wednesday - said some western coastal communities could be affected by large waves and spray. | |
| There is a chance of injury from beach material being thrown across sea fronts, roads and coastal properties, it added. | There is a chance of injury from beach material being thrown across sea fronts, roads and coastal properties, it added. |
| "Power cuts and disruption to other services may occur, and there is a small chance of transport disruption or cancellation of public transport," the warning added. | "Power cuts and disruption to other services may occur, and there is a small chance of transport disruption or cancellation of public transport," the warning added. |
| There have also been warnings of strong and potentially gusty winds for Wales and much of England for most of Wednesday. | |
| The strongest winds are expected in exposed coastal areas in the west and south. | The strongest winds are expected in exposed coastal areas in the west and south. |
| Met Éireann, the Irish Meteorological Service, has issued an amber warning for the country, with "damaging gusts" from Storm Eleanor expected. | Met Éireann, the Irish Meteorological Service, has issued an amber warning for the country, with "damaging gusts" from Storm Eleanor expected. |
| Meanwhile, the Environment Agency warned the combination of strong winds and high tides could cause coastal flooding in parts of the UK. | Meanwhile, the Environment Agency warned the combination of strong winds and high tides could cause coastal flooding in parts of the UK. |
| Carol Holt, flood duty manager, urged people to stay safe and warned weather-watchers not to take "storm selfies". | Carol Holt, flood duty manager, urged people to stay safe and warned weather-watchers not to take "storm selfies". |
| "Take extreme care on coastal paths and promenades, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger trying to take storm selfies. | "Take extreme care on coastal paths and promenades, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger trying to take storm selfies. |
| "If you're travelling, please check your route before setting off and don't drive through flood water." | "If you're travelling, please check your route before setting off and don't drive through flood water." |
| Last week, an amber warning for wind was issued as Storm Dylan hit parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland. | Last week, an amber warning for wind was issued as Storm Dylan hit parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland. |