The first storm to be named by the Met Office this year is expected to bring gusts of up to 65mph.
Official figures revealed last month was the UK's sixth-wettest July since records began in 1836 - and the wettest ever seen in Northern Ireland.The first Met Office-named storm of the year has hit the UK, with forecasters warning "unseasonably" strong winds could pose a danger to life.
The Met Office has issued two amber weather warnings for wind in west Wales and parts of southwest England.A yellow warning for rain has been issued for most of Northern Ireland, running from 08:00 to 20:00 BST. A yellow warning for wind is in place for the same time period in parts of south-west England, including Plymouth, Bristol and Bath.
"Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible," the Met Office said, as it warned of "large waves and beach material being thrown on to sea fronts, coastal roads and properties".Met Office chief meteorologist Steve Willington said the storm would bring "potentially disruptive" weather as it moved from west to east.
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