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Storm Barney to hit UK with winds of up to 80mph Storm Barney to hit UK with winds of up to 80mph
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Winds of up to 80mph look set to hit parts of the UK as the second storm to be named by the public - Storm Barney - sweeps in this week. Winds of up to 80mph are set to hit parts of the UK as a second named storm, Barney, sweeps in.
Yellow "be aware" warnings for wind have been issued for Wales, along with southern, central and eastern England on Tuesday afternoon and evening.Yellow "be aware" warnings for wind have been issued for Wales, along with southern, central and eastern England on Tuesday afternoon and evening.
It comes as heavy rain brought flooding to parts of England and Wales. There are also rain warnings centred on north-west England and Wales.
Rivers burst their banks in Cumbria over the weekend with roads, farmland and train services affected. Heavy rain has already caused damage in Wales, Cumbria and north-east England, as rivers burst their banks flooding roads, farmland and train tracks.
In mid and north Wales, train services have been disrupted due to flooding. Barney comes in the wake of Storm Abigail, which left many homes without power and schools closed in parts of Scotland.
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The Met Office said gusts could reach 70mph inland and up to 80mph along exposed coastal areas, particularly in Wales and through the Bristol Channel, on Tuesday.The Met Office said gusts could reach 70mph inland and up to 80mph along exposed coastal areas, particularly in Wales and through the Bristol Channel, on Tuesday.
Forecasters said the unsettled weather was the result of a series of low pressure systems moving in from the Atlantic.Forecasters said the unsettled weather was the result of a series of low pressure systems moving in from the Atlantic.
North-west Scotland, meanwhile, could see severe gales on Monday, with warnings of gusts of up to 75mph. Severe gales are predicted for parts of western Scotland on Wednesday, with possible gusts of 50-60mph.
The Met Office said in Scotland the strongest winds would initially develop across the Western Isles and north-west coast before extending into the Northern Isles during the evening and easing on Tuesday.
More flooding and disruption could be caused when heavy rain falls on already saturated ground in the next few days, the Met Office also warned.More flooding and disruption could be caused when heavy rain falls on already saturated ground in the next few days, the Met Office also warned.
The Environment Agency said the overall flood risk remained low and the number of flood warnings was decreasing - but gale-force winds were expected to produce large waves which could top coastal defences, and river levels will remain high over the next week. The Environment Agency said the overall flood risk remained low and the number of flood warnings was decreasing - but gale-force winds are expected to produce large waves which could breach coastal defences, and river levels will remain high over the next week.
Craig Woolhouse, of the EA, urged people to remain alert to the risk and "stay away from raging rivers". The agency's Craig Woolhouse urged people to remain alert to the risk and "stay away from raging rivers".
"With so much standing water around, we ask people to stay out of flood water and not attempt to walk or drive through it," he added."With so much standing water around, we ask people to stay out of flood water and not attempt to walk or drive through it," he added.
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Barney is the second storm considered strong enough to be given a name under a new "name our storms" campaign between the Met Office and Met Eireann. Barney is the second storm considered strong enough to be given a name under a new "Name our Storms" campaign between the Met Office and Met Eireann.
Storm Abigail caused widespread damage last week, leaving more than 20,000 homes without power and forcing schools to close in Shetland and the Western Isles.Storm Abigail caused widespread damage last week, leaving more than 20,000 homes without power and forcing schools to close in Shetland and the Western Isles.
The Highlands and Islands were worst hit by gusts of 84mph, while the rest of the UK experienced thundery showers, gales and flooding.The Highlands and Islands were worst hit by gusts of 84mph, while the rest of the UK experienced thundery showers, gales and flooding.
Forecasters say there is due to be a change in the weather at the end of the week, with colder air spreading from the north and bringing wintry showers to northern parts of the UK, particularly over the hills.Forecasters say there is due to be a change in the weather at the end of the week, with colder air spreading from the north and bringing wintry showers to northern parts of the UK, particularly over the hills.
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