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UK weather: Storm Aileen set to batter Britain with 75mph winds flying debris and high coastal waves
Britons are being urged to move pets inside, tie down loose outdoor items, and drive safely as Storm Aileen brings howling gusts and heavy showers to parts of the UK.
Longer journeys by road, rail and air are expected with restrictions on roads and bridges as the first named storm of the year hits Britain on Wednesday morning, the Met Office said.
It added power cuts were expected and that "flying debris and large coastal waves are possible", potentially leading to injuries.Met Office chief forecaster Frank Saunders said: "Storm Aileen is expected to bring strong winds of up to 75mph to a central segment of the UK and an amber weather warning has been issued.
http://www.independent.co.uk/Weather/storm-aileen-met-office-latest-flying-debris-large-coastal-waves-amber-alert-a7943911.html
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