More yellow weather warnings are issued by the Met Office as the weather builds up to the arrival of Storm Dennis this weekend.
Three warnings of wind and rain cover the whole of England, Wales and southern Scotland for most of Saturday.And on Sunday, a yellow warning for wind covers the UK and Northern Ireland - while a yellow warning for rain hangs over much of the North West, Wales, the South West, London and the South East.
Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill said:"Whilst it's going to be very windy, they do look like they will be a touch down to what we saw with Storm Ciara."Storm Ciara's winds reached 97mph when it battered the UK last week, but Mr Burkill said gusts from Storm Dennis will hit 60mph to 70mph in exposed spots.The Met Office has warned of possible travel delays, damage to buildings, power cuts and large waves on coastal routes and seafronts.
As of 4am today, there are 38 flood warnings across England - meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required. There are 133 flood alerts, and residents in these areas are being told to"be prepared" as flooding is possible.
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