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Britain braced for stormy weather Britain braced for stormy weather
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Stormy weather is set to hit parts of the UK over the weekend, with the south and west taking the initial brunt of heavy rain and strong winds.Stormy weather is set to hit parts of the UK over the weekend, with the south and west taking the initial brunt of heavy rain and strong winds.
BBC weather forecaster Tomasz Schafernaker said the weekend would have a "stormy first half" before quietening down.BBC weather forecaster Tomasz Schafernaker said the weekend would have a "stormy first half" before quietening down.
There could be up to 75mm (3in) of rain on hills of Dartmoor, Exmoor and Wales while much of the UK will see 25mm.There could be up to 75mm (3in) of rain on hills of Dartmoor, Exmoor and Wales while much of the UK will see 25mm.
And more stormy weather could also hit the country next week.And more stormy weather could also hit the country next week.
According to Mr Schafernaker rain on Friday will create unpleasant driving conditions, and winds will pick up across the southern UK on Friday night.According to Mr Schafernaker rain on Friday will create unpleasant driving conditions, and winds will pick up across the southern UK on Friday night.
These will reach gale forces of 60mph (96km/h) across the south coast and south-west England. These will reach 60mph (96km/h) to 70mph (113km/h) across the coasts of southern England.
Travel disruptionTravel disruption
The gusts will peak on Saturday morning across the UK, and at their strongest will reach 70mph, which could cause some damage, particularly to trees. The gusts will peak on Saturday morning across the UK and at their strongest will reach 80mph on exposed coasts.
Railway lines, bridges and air travel could also be disrupted as a result, and in London the 60mph gusts could cause travel disruption and some damage to buildings. These winds could cause some damage, particularly to trees. Railway lines, bridges and air travel could also be disrupted.
In London, 75mph gusts on Saturday morning could affect travel and cause damage to buildings, trees and possibly power lines.
On late Saturday afternoon the weather is expected to become calmer, and on Sunday there will be lighter winds and some showers, especially across southern and western Britain.On late Saturday afternoon the weather is expected to become calmer, and on Sunday there will be lighter winds and some showers, especially across southern and western Britain.
And the outlook for next week suggests that more stormy weather could be heading towards the country.And the outlook for next week suggests that more stormy weather could be heading towards the country.
Further updates are available on the BBC Weather website.Further updates are available on the BBC Weather website.