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Storm Angus: South-east England braced for 80mph winds | Storm Angus: South-east England braced for 80mph winds |
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Coastal areas in south-east England are set to be hit by 80mph winds in the first named storm of the season. | Coastal areas in south-east England are set to be hit by 80mph winds in the first named storm of the season. |
The Met Office has issued an amber "be prepared" warning before Storm Angus reaches the coast from Bournemouth to Dover overnight. | The Met Office has issued an amber "be prepared" warning before Storm Angus reaches the coast from Bournemouth to Dover overnight. |
A yellow "be aware" warning for winds up to 55mph and heavy rain has been issued for a larger area of the south and east of England, including London. | A yellow "be aware" warning for winds up to 55mph and heavy rain has been issued for a larger area of the south and east of England, including London. |
Forecasters are warning of possible localising flooding. | Forecasters are warning of possible localising flooding. |
First storm | First storm |
With 1.6in (40mm) of rainfall expected in some areas, Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said there could be floods, if drains become blocked with leaves blown off by high winds. | With 1.6in (40mm) of rainfall expected in some areas, Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said there could be floods, if drains become blocked with leaves blown off by high winds. |
"It is the first storm of the season, coming quite late at this time in November," said Mr Partridge. "This will be a bit of a shock to the system for most people in terms of wind and rainfall. | "It is the first storm of the season, coming quite late at this time in November," said Mr Partridge. "This will be a bit of a shock to the system for most people in terms of wind and rainfall. |
"Any weak branches are likely to come down in the first storm." | "Any weak branches are likely to come down in the first storm." |
Storm Angus is expected to reach the south-west of England at about 20:00 GMT on Saturday night, moving north-eastwards across the coast and up to East Anglia by Sunday morning. | Storm Angus is expected to reach the south-west of England at about 20:00 GMT on Saturday night, moving north-eastwards across the coast and up to East Anglia by Sunday morning. |
Light snowfall | Light snowfall |
Mr Partridge said the storm is expected to move off quickly into the North Sea around midday on Sunday, leaving the rest of the day dry with sunny spells. | Mr Partridge said the storm is expected to move off quickly into the North Sea around midday on Sunday, leaving the rest of the day dry with sunny spells. |
Northern areas can expect more cold weather, with fairly light winds and clear skies. | Northern areas can expect more cold weather, with fairly light winds and clear skies. |
High ground in the Pennines, Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales has seen a covering of snow, with light snowfall in some lower ground in West Yorkshire. | High ground in the Pennines, Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales has seen a covering of snow, with light snowfall in some lower ground in West Yorkshire. |
Sheltered areas in Scotland are set to plummet as low as minus 10C (14F) overnight. | Sheltered areas in Scotland are set to plummet as low as minus 10C (14F) overnight. |
Rail company Southern said speed restrictions would be in place from 21:00 GMT on Saturday until 09:00 on Sunday. | |
Southeastern said it was also putting speed restrictions in place and that most trains before 10:00 on Sunday would not run, so that Network Rail could check tracks for possible debris. | |
Do you live in any of the areas affected by Storm Angus? Get in touch and email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Do you live in any of the areas affected by Storm Angus? Get in touch and email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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