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| Storms to hit UK on Monday | Storms to hit UK on Monday |
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| Stormy conditions are set to hit parts of the UK on Monday, with strong winds and heavy rain bringing the risk of travel disruption and flooding. The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for rain and wind. | |
| Exposed areas in Wales, north-west England, eastern parts of Northern Ireland and western and northern parts of Scotland could see gusts of up to 70mph, forecasters said. Winds could reach speeds of 60mph in south-west England. The conditions could pose problems for commuters in affected areas in the morning rush hour. | |
| Issuing a yellow “be aware” alert for wind from midnight to midday on Monday, the Met Office said: “Strong winds, accompanied by heavy rain, will move westwards across the UK on Monday. Gales or even severe gales are likely around exposed coasts and high ground in the west and north on Monday morning. | Issuing a yellow “be aware” alert for wind from midnight to midday on Monday, the Met Office said: “Strong winds, accompanied by heavy rain, will move westwards across the UK on Monday. Gales or even severe gales are likely around exposed coasts and high ground in the west and north on Monday morning. |
| “The public should be aware of the potential for travel disruption from the strong winds as well as standing water on the roads and reduced visibility from spray and driving rain.” | “The public should be aware of the potential for travel disruption from the strong winds as well as standing water on the roads and reduced visibility from spray and driving rain.” |
| A warning for rain has also been issued for Northern Ireland, where up to 50mm (2in) could fall on higher ground. | A warning for rain has also been issued for Northern Ireland, where up to 50mm (2in) could fall on higher ground. |
| The downpours will be accompanied by strong winds, and the Met Office said: “The public should be aware of the risk of surface water flooding and some disruption to travel, especially where drainage is reduced by fallen leaves.” | |
| The forecasts come after an exceptionally warm and dry September. | The forecasts come after an exceptionally warm and dry September. |