Two red weather warnings have been issued due to “exceptionally heavy rain”
Red, amber and yellow weather warnings are in force across the UK as Storm Babet continues its onslaught.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Andy Page, said: “This is not usual autumn weather. This is an exceptional event, and we are likely to continue to see significant impacts with the potential for further flooding and damage to properties. There are numerous National Severe Weather Warnings in place for both rain and wind over the coming days.
The warning comes after two people died in Scotland during the storm as the country was battered by high winds and “unprecedented” flooding. Police Scotland said a falling tree hit a van near Forfar in Angus on Thursday evening, killing the 56-year-old driver, while a 57-year-old woman also died on Thursday after being swept into a river.
The Met Office warns that winds could reach up to 70mph, particularly on coastlines, and eastern parts of the country will be the worst affected.
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