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Weather warnings issued for heavy rain and flooding risk in parts of the UK

Weather warnings issued for heavy rain and flooding risk in parts of the UK

Heavy rain and strong winds have continued in eastern Scotland, where there is a Met Office amber warning in force for Grampian, Angus, and Perth and Kinross until 18:00 GMT.Rainfall accumulations of 60-80mm are likely, with as much as 100-120mm over high ground. Totals since Wednesday evening may exceed 150 mm in a few places. This is expected to lead to some surface water and river flooding across the area.There is also a wider yellow warning across the…

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Storm Bram prompts amber warnings as wind and rain hit UK

Storm Bram - named by Met Eireann, Ireland's equivalent of the Met Office - has been developing rapidly on Tuesday, continuing to move northwards to the west of the UK. While rain will still be falling, the strength of the winds will now be the focus.The strongest winds will be around Irish Sea coasts and up to the north-west of Scotland where severe gales are possible later on Tuesday.A Met Office amber warning for wind, valid from 16:00…

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