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| Sunday, 09 March 2008 | |
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Following the storms experienced across the UK through Monday, the Met Office is expecting more severe gales to affect the UK later this week.
Forecasters at the UK's national weather service have issued an early warning of severe gales with potentially damaging gusts forecast for late Tuesday and into Wednesday. High winds with gusts of 60 to 70mph, and perhaps 80mph gusts over exposed coasts and hills. Areas most at risk of this spell of severe weather are likely to be north Wales, the Midlands, Northern Ireland and northern England. Nick Grahame, Chief Forecaster at the Met Office said, "We are forecasting another swathe of severe gales to affect parts of the UK, although with the focus further north compared to the severe weather on Monday. "With this spell of strong winds the Met Office is predicting further disruption to transport and power supplies, as well as the potential of damage to buildings and trees." People are advised to stay in touch with the latest weather forecast and warnings on the Met Office website, and tune into local radio and TV. Those concerned by the risk of coastal flooding should call Floodline on 0845 988 1188 for the latest flood warnings in their area. Related links |
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