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Storm Eleanor: Warnings as 80mph winds set to hit UK Storm Eleanor: 'Risk to life' as storm warning raised
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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. Winds of up to 90mph (145kph) forecast for the UK could pose a danger to life because of flying debris, the Met Office is warning.
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and southern Scotland from 18:00 GMT on Tuesday. As Storm Eleanor approaches, the threat level has been upgraded from yellow to amber across northern England, Northern Ireland and south-west Scotland.
Disruption could be caused to transport and power supplies, and there is a risk of injury from flying debris. The Met Office warned there may be power cuts and travel disruption.
Gales with gusts of 60 to 70 mph are likely, with stronger winds possible in some areas of the west coast. A yellow warning of strong winds is also in place for a larger swathe of the UK from Tuesday evening.
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 amber warning - which runs from 19:30 GMT until 04:00 GMT on Wednesday - says there is a "good chance" of power cuts and said mobile phone coverage could be affected.
There is a chance of injury from beach material being thrown across sea fronts, roads and coastal properties, it added. It said 80-90mph gusts were possible along exposed Irish Sea coasts and gusts of 70mph are likely "quite widely".
"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. "Some disruption to road, rail and air travel is likely and ferry services may be affected," it said.
BBC Weather forecaster John West said: "There is the potential for some damage. There is a chance of injury from beach material being thrown across sea fronts, roads and coastal properties along west-facing coasts, the Met Office added.
"It is going to be a very, very windy night." The yellow warning, for gusts of up to 80mph, is in force until 18:00 GMT on Wednesday.
Has Storm Eleanor hit your area yet? Send us your photos. Ferry crossings to and from the Isle of Man may be cancelled as forecasters predict wind speeds in that area could reach 70mph.
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.
There have also been warnings of strong and potentially gusty winds for Wales and much of England for most of Wednesday. National Rail says the windy weather is expected to cause delays to train services in Wales from 19:00 until about 06:00, with a 50mph speed limit in place on "most routes".
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 some coastal flooding.
There are more than 40 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, in England, more than 30 in Wales and more than 10 in Scotland.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.
"Take extreme care on coastal paths and promenades, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger trying to take storm selfies," she said."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. Ceri Jones, from Natural Resource Wales, 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.""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.