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| Storm Barney hits UK with winds in excess of 80mph | |
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| Storm Barney, the UK's second named storm, has arrived and is affecting parts of Wales and southern England with gusts in excess of 80mph. | |
| Gales are expected to move inland later but they will only last three to four hours, BBC forecasters say. | Gales are expected to move inland later but they will only last three to four hours, BBC forecasters say. |
| It will be a "short, sharp burst" of very strong winds, particularly over north Wales and the Midlands. | It will be a "short, sharp burst" of very strong winds, particularly over north Wales and the Midlands. |
| Gusts of 85mph have been recorded in Aberdaron, 79mph in Pembrey Sands and 61mph in Bristol. | |
| Yellow "be aware" warnings for wind have been issued for Wales, along with southern, central and eastern England. | Yellow "be aware" warnings for wind have been issued for Wales, along with southern, central and eastern England. |
| There are also yellow warnings for rain for southern Scotland. | There are also yellow warnings for rain for southern Scotland. |
| Heavy rain has already caused damage in Wales, Cumbria and north-east England, as rivers burst their banks flooding roads, farmland and train tracks. | Heavy rain has already caused damage in Wales, Cumbria and north-east England, as rivers burst their banks flooding roads, farmland and train tracks. |
| Barney comes in the wake of Storm Abigail, which left many homes without power and schools closed in parts of Scotland. | Barney comes in the wake of Storm Abigail, which left many homes without power and schools closed in parts of Scotland. |
| Low pressure | Low pressure |
| The Met Office said Barney said winds would be strongest over exposed hills, coasts and headlands. | |
| People are being warned that the high winds could mean travel disruption, bring down trees and cause damage to weakened structures. | People are being warned that the high winds could mean travel disruption, bring down trees and cause damage to weakened structures. |
| BBC weather presenter John Hammond said: "Last week it was Abigail which swept across the north of Scotland; Barney is targeting England and Wales through this evening, with potentially damaging gusts. | BBC weather presenter John Hammond said: "Last week it was Abigail which swept across the north of Scotland; Barney is targeting England and Wales through this evening, with potentially damaging gusts. |
| "Of particular concern for a time through this evening is a swathe of really strong gusts ripping through parts of Wales, the Midlands, towards eastern England. | "Of particular concern for a time through this evening is a swathe of really strong gusts ripping through parts of Wales, the Midlands, towards eastern England. |
| "60mph, possibly 70mph, gusts - that is enough potentially to take over trees and cause some power cuts." | "60mph, possibly 70mph, gusts - that is enough potentially to take over trees and cause some power cuts." |
| For Wednesday, there are also yellow warnings for wind in Northern Ireland and wind and rain in western Scotland. | For Wednesday, there are also yellow warnings for wind in Northern Ireland and wind and rain in western Scotland. |
| The Met Office warned that more flooding and disruption could be caused when heavy rain falls on already saturated ground in the next few days. | The Met Office warned that more flooding and disruption could be caused when heavy rain falls on already saturated ground in the next few days. |
| 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. |
| The Environment Agency has 10 flood warnings in place - meaning "flooding is expected and immediate action is required". | The Environment Agency has 10 flood warnings in place - meaning "flooding is expected and immediate action is required". |
| The agency has warned that taking selfies as storms hit the coastline could put people's lives in danger. | The agency has warned that taking selfies as storms hit the coastline could put people's lives in danger. |
| Duty flood risk manager Neil Davies said: "The power of Mother Nature is a fascination to us all - and taking storm selfies may seem exhilarating - but over the last few years we've had an increasing number of people putting themselves and family members at severe risk along coastal paths and promenades." | Duty flood risk manager Neil Davies said: "The power of Mother Nature is a fascination to us all - and taking storm selfies may seem exhilarating - but over the last few years we've had an increasing number of people putting themselves and family members at severe risk along coastal paths and promenades." |
| Widespread damage | Widespread damage |
| Barney is the second storm considered strong enough to be given a name under a new system introduced by the Met Office and its Irish counterpart Met Eireann. | Barney is the second storm considered strong enough to be given a name under a new system introduced by the Met Office and its Irish counterpart 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. |
| Are you in an area set to be affected by Storm Barney? You can share your comments and experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you in an area set to be affected by Storm Barney? You can share your comments and experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
| Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways: | Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways: |
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