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Danger to life weather warnings in place as Storm Bram brings heavy wind and rain to parts of UK
Storm Bram is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing several “danger to life” weather warnings in parts of Scotland, Wales and south-west England.
Forecasters say the storm could damage buildings and cause power cuts and travel disruption tonight.
An amber weather warning – which means there is a “danger to life” from flooding or flying debris – has been issued for north-west Scotland, where gusts could reach as high as 90mph (145km/h) this afternoon. Winds of up to 70mph (113km/h) are also forecast elsewhere.
The amber rain warning also includes parts of south Wales and the south-west of England, mostly covering Dartmoor in Devon.
The forecasters said around 100mm of rain could fall in some locations with 50 to 75mm of rain expected across much of the warning area.
Elsewhere, authorities in northern Ireland have begun flood preparations amid concerns that rivers could overflow. Stay with us as we bring you the latest from the storm.
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