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| Storm Brian: UK braced for gale-force winds and disruption | Storm Brian: UK braced for gale-force winds and disruption |
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| The UK is facing gale-force winds and possible flooding from Storm Brian - days after three people died in Ireland in the aftermath of Hurricane Ophelia. | The UK is facing gale-force winds and possible flooding from Storm Brian - days after three people died in Ireland in the aftermath of Hurricane Ophelia. |
| Gusts of up to 70mph are predicted from Saturday morning, with forecasters warning of the potential for flooding, power cuts and transport disruption. | Gusts of up to 70mph are predicted from Saturday morning, with forecasters warning of the potential for flooding, power cuts and transport disruption. |
| Strong wind warnings are in place across much of Britain, including Wales, south England and the Midlands. | Strong wind warnings are in place across much of Britain, including Wales, south England and the Midlands. |
| Six flood warnings are in place across England, urging "immediate action". | Six flood warnings are in place across England, urging "immediate action". |
| It comes after three people were killed and hundreds of thousands of people - mostly in the Irish Republic - were left without power after the remnants of Ophelia battered the British Isles. | It comes after three people were killed and hundreds of thousands of people - mostly in the Irish Republic - were left without power after the remnants of Ophelia battered the British Isles. |
| 'Dangerous conditions' | 'Dangerous conditions' |
| The Met Office's chief forecaster, Dan Suri, said gusts between 45mph (72km/h) and 55mph (88km/h) were forecast widely, while gusts of 60mph (96km/h) to 70mph (112km/h) were expected in exposed coastal areas. | The Met Office's chief forecaster, Dan Suri, said gusts between 45mph (72km/h) and 55mph (88km/h) were forecast widely, while gusts of 60mph (96km/h) to 70mph (112km/h) were expected in exposed coastal areas. |
| "These are expected to coincide with high tides, leading to locally dangerous conditions in coastal parts," he said. | "These are expected to coincide with high tides, leading to locally dangerous conditions in coastal parts," he said. |
| Three killed as storm sweeps into Ireland | Three killed as storm sweeps into Ireland |
| Red sun 'caused by Hurricane Ophelia' | Red sun 'caused by Hurricane Ophelia' |
| In addition to the flood warnings, the Environment Agency has issued 42 flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible - most of which are in the west and south-west of England. | |
| Flood barriers have been put in place in areas including Fowey in Cornwall, as south-western towns brace themselves to become some of the worst affected areas of the British Isles. | Flood barriers have been put in place in areas including Fowey in Cornwall, as south-western towns brace themselves to become some of the worst affected areas of the British Isles. |
| Strong winds and high seas have already reached the western coast of Ireland. | Strong winds and high seas have already reached the western coast of Ireland. |
| Gusts could reach 130km/h (80mph) there, Irish weather agency Met Éireann said. | Gusts could reach 130km/h (80mph) there, Irish weather agency Met Éireann said. |
| It has issued an orange warning - its second most severe alert - in seven Irish counties. | It has issued an orange warning - its second most severe alert - in seven Irish counties. |
| But the winds due to be generated there "won't be anywhere near as strong as Storm Ophelia," the weather agency said. | But the winds due to be generated there "won't be anywhere near as strong as Storm Ophelia," the weather agency said. |
| Across the UK the National Rail warned the stormy weather could affect train services, with emergency speed restrictions imposed on most of the routes in Wales. | Across the UK the National Rail warned the stormy weather could affect train services, with emergency speed restrictions imposed on most of the routes in Wales. |
| A spokesman said: "Fallen trees and other debris may temporarily block railway lines and damage overhead wires. | A spokesman said: "Fallen trees and other debris may temporarily block railway lines and damage overhead wires. |
| "Speed restrictions may be imposed in the worst affected areas for safety reasons, which may delay your journey." | "Speed restrictions may be imposed in the worst affected areas for safety reasons, which may delay your journey." |
| The Environment Agency's national flood duty manager, Ben Lukey, warned people against posing for photos during the hazardous conditions. | The Environment Agency's national flood duty manager, Ben Lukey, warned people against posing for photos during the hazardous conditions. |
| He said: "We urge people to stay safe along the coast and warn against putting yourself in unnecessary danger by taking 'storm selfies' or driving through flood water - just 30cm (11in) is enough to move your car." | He said: "We urge people to stay safe along the coast and warn against putting yourself in unnecessary danger by taking 'storm selfies' or driving through flood water - just 30cm (11in) is enough to move your car." |