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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, although early signs are that it will not hit as hard as expected. | The UK is facing gale-force winds and possible flooding from Storm Brian, although early signs are that it will not hit as hard as expected. |
| Gusts of up to 70mph had been predicted from Saturday morning, with forecasters warning of the potential for flooding, power cuts and transport disruption. | Gusts of up to 70mph had been predicted from Saturday morning, with forecasters warning of the potential for flooding, power cuts and transport disruption. |
| Yellow strong wind warnings are still in place across much of Wales, south England and the Midlands. | Yellow strong wind warnings are still in place across much of Wales, south England and the Midlands. |
| There are six flood warnings across England, urging "immediate action". | There are six flood warnings across England, urging "immediate action". |
| The storm 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 Storm Ophelia battered the British Isles after weakening from its earlier hurricane force. | The storm 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 Storm Ophelia battered the British Isles after weakening from its earlier hurricane force. |
| 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 80mph (130km/h) 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 there "won't be anywhere near as strong as Storm Ophelia," the weather agency said. | But the winds due there "won't be anywhere near as strong as Storm Ophelia," the weather agency said. |
| In Wales, trains and ferries have been cancelled and seafront roads closed. | In Wales, trains and ferries have been cancelled and seafront roads closed. |
| The strongest wind gust has been measured in Mumbles, to the west of Swansea, at 71mph. | |
| Natural Resources Wales said the coastline was likely to be "extremely dangerous this weekend" and urged people to avoid it. | Natural Resources Wales said the coastline was likely to be "extremely dangerous this weekend" and urged people to avoid it. |
| Ceredigion council has also warned people to "keep away" from seafronts and "be careful" on low-lying land where coastal flooding is possible. | |
| 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. |
| In addition to the flood warnings, the Environment Agency has issued more than 40 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, but Frank Newell, from the Environment Agency, said the surge had been lower than forecast. | Flood barriers have been put in place in areas including Fowey in Cornwall, but Frank Newell, from the Environment Agency, said the surge had been lower than forecast. |
| "In terms of impact, we've had spray overtopping quaysides, but we don't have at the moment any reported property flooding," he said. | "In terms of impact, we've had spray overtopping quaysides, but we don't have at the moment any reported property flooding," he said. |
| BBC weather presenter Tomasz Schafernaker said for 80% of the country, it will be a "normal autumn windy day", but there were concerns on the coast. | BBC weather presenter Tomasz Schafernaker said for 80% of the country, it will be a "normal autumn windy day", but there were concerns on the coast. |
| "In areas of the south west, there will be high winds and big waves crashing over, so for those hardy people who at the weekend like to go for a stroll even in this weather, there is a danger there," he said. | "In areas of the south west, there will be high winds and big waves crashing over, so for those hardy people who at the weekend like to go for a stroll even in this weather, there is a danger there," he said. |
| "There are also barriers in local areas, so there are flooding concerns. But the level of the winds is expected for autumn and winter." | "There are also barriers in local areas, so there are flooding concerns. But the level of the winds is expected for autumn and winter." |
| Across the UK, National Rail warned the weather could affect train services, with emergency speed restrictions imposed on most of the routes in Wales. | Across the UK, National Rail warned the 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." |
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