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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 of up to 80mph (128kph) are set to hit the UK, as Storm Eleanor heads for the nation's shores.Strong winds of up to 80mph (128kph) are set to hit the UK, as Storm Eleanor heads for the nation's shores.
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and southern Scotland from 18:00 GMT on Tuesday.The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and southern Scotland from 18:00 GMT on Tuesday.
Disruption could be caused to transport and power supplies, and there is a risk of injury from flying debris.Disruption could be caused to transport and power supplies, and there is a risk of injury from flying debris.
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 GMT on Wednesday - said some western coastal communities could be affected by large waves and spray.The Met Office warning - which lasts until 18:00 GMT 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.
BBC Weather forecaster John West said: "There is the potential for some damage.
"It is going to be a very, very windy night."
Ferry crossings to and from the Isle of Man may be cancelled as forecasters predict wind speeds could reach 70mph (112 kmh).Ferry crossings to and from the Isle of Man may be cancelled as forecasters predict wind speeds could reach 70mph (112 kmh).
There have also been warnings of strong and potentially gusty winds for Wales and much of England for most of Wednesday.There have also been warnings of strong and potentially gusty winds for Wales and much of England for most of Wednesday.
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.