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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

Storm Amy to batter Britain with heavy rain and wind as Met Office issues weather warnings

The Met Office named its first storm of the season as it issued several weather warnings across the UK over the weekend.

Storm Amy is expected to develop rapidly as it approaches the UK on Friday, bringing very strong winds and heavy rain to many northern and western areas. A number of weather warnings have been issued as 60 to 70mph wind gusts are expected inland, with wind speeds reaching up to 80mph along coastlines.

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