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Weather warning for parts of UK Weather warning for parts of UK
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Heavy rain and storms are set to lash western parts of the UK then sweep eastward, prompting a number of severe weather warnings. Severe weather warnings are in place as forecasters warn of heavy rain and storms for the western parts of the UK.
In Northern Ireland a motorist was killed when a tree hit her car during high winds and 24,000 homes locally were left without power. In Northern Ireland a motorist was killed when a tree fell on her car during high winds while 24,000 homes were left without power.
Winds of up to 100mph are forecast there with gales also expected in north-west Scotland and Orkney. Winds of up to 100mph are forecast there, with gales also expected in north-west Scotland and Orkney.
Meanwhile, a surfer had to be rescued after drifting a mile out to sea off the Kintyre coast at Machrihanish.
Storms are also expected in western Scotland, Wales and western England.Storms are also expected in western Scotland, Wales and western England.
The motorist killed in Northern Ireland was a woman in her 30s whose car was struck by a tree on Strangford Road in Downpatrick at 1600 GMT. The dead motorist was a woman in her 30s whose car was struck by a tree on Strangford Road in Downpatrick at 1600 GMT.
Rescue
Up to 70,000 homes were also left without electricity in the Republic of Ireland.
The 22-year-old surfer was rescued by a helicopter crew just before 1700 GMT after being caught up in heavy storms.
He was taken to hospital with suspected mild hypothermia.
A coastguard spokesman said the wind had whipped up to force 11, one grade below hurricane conditions.
"There were two guys, and one of them lost sight of his mate and got washed out.
"We got things going and he was located by the Prestwick helicopter just before it got dark, so he was very lucky."
In Wales, forecasters warn that winds strong enough to cause structural damage to buildings could affect western areas.In Wales, forecasters warn that winds strong enough to cause structural damage to buildings could affect western areas.
Gale force winds gusting up to 70mph are forecast to bring heavy rain to exposed coasts around Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.Gale force winds gusting up to 70mph are forecast to bring heavy rain to exposed coasts around Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
In Scotland's Western Isles, people are being told not to travel with severe gales forecast for the Outer Hebrides.In Scotland's Western Isles, people are being told not to travel with severe gales forecast for the Outer Hebrides.
The high winds will also affect western parts of Argyll and Bute.
'Be prepared''Be prepared'
The BBC Weather Centre's Susan Powell said: "By the end of the night it looks like we could have outbreaks of rain across the whole of the UK. The high winds will also affect western parts of Argyll and Bute.
"It's good it's happening on a weekend and overnight, as there will be less disruption." Police have warned householders to secure loose objects lying in their gardens.
Sunday will be less windy, with some showers and it will feel "wintry," she said. The BBC Weather Centre's Rob McElwee said there would be more outbreaks of rain across the whole of the UK.
He said a severe weather warning remained in place and added: "The single word 'stormy' describes the weather.
He said there will be hail and rain in south west England and strong winds in the Northern isles and English Channel.
He added Scotland could expect to see sleet and said: "There will be several centimetres of snow falling in the Highlands."
The wet, blustery weather is being caused by a deep Atlantic depression very close to the north west of Scotland.The wet, blustery weather is being caused by a deep Atlantic depression very close to the north west of Scotland.
However the weather is expected to get drier later on Sunday.
The AA has warned drivers to check their routes are clear before embarking on journeys.The AA has warned drivers to check their routes are clear before embarking on journeys.
Paul Watters, head of roads and transport, said: "Be prepared. Make sure your car is ready for the trip, and if you are not in any rush, maybe put it on hold."Paul Watters, head of roads and transport, said: "Be prepared. Make sure your car is ready for the trip, and if you are not in any rush, maybe put it on hold."
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