Vicious storms to batter UK with Met Office issuing 3 weather warnings for today
The Met Office is issuing three yellow weather warnings that forecast severe gusts and heavy rain to hit the UK.
The warnings are in place for today (November 2) with some starting as early as 7am, with most of the warnings to last for the rest of the day.
The Met Office's statement said: "A spell of very strong southerly or southwesterly winds will affect some western coastal areas during Wednesday, before spreading inland during the afternoon.
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"Gusts of 55-65 mph are expected, especially in exposed coastal locations and over higher routes, with some sudden strong gusts of wind possible at times.
"Some further heavy rain is also likely during Wednesday, especially across parts of south west Scotland, Cumbria and western Wales."
Due to expectations that wintery conditions are set to last longer than initially thought, people are being urged to expect travel disruption.
Heavy rain is set to come into play this morning with the second yellow weather warning urging the public to be aware of potential flooding in some areas.
The Met Office statement added: "Following recent wet weather, another spell of rain, heavy at times and accompanied by blustery, windy conditions, will set in during Wednesday morning before clearing away eastwards later on Wednesday afternoon."
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The third Met Office warning, the second for rain, will cover isolated parts of Scotland between 10am and 6pm.
Deputy chief meteorologist Steven Keates said: “Within the warning area, gusts are expected of between 55 and 65mph.
"This is associated with low pressure moving towards the northwest of the UK, which is bringing with it some heavy rain on Wednesday, especially across parts of southwest Scotland, Cumbria and western Wales, although much of the UK will see some rain through the day.
"In addition to high winds in the warning area, many parts of the UK will experience strong and gusty winds, at least for a time, during Wednesday."
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