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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. | BBC Weather forecaster John West said: "There is the potential for some damage. |
"It is going to be a very, very windy night." | "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 kph). | |
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. |
There are more than 40 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, in England, more than 30 in Wales and more than 10 in Scotland. | |
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," she said. | |
"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." |
Ceri Jones, from Natural Resource Wales, which has issued more than 30 flood warnings said: "Our advice is to keep at a safe distance from the coast, and from piers and promenades which will be particularly exposed. | |
"Large waves could overtop defences and throw up debris - this could easily cause injury or knock you off your feet." | |
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. |