StormGareth: Yellow weather warning for the UK
Northern England is particularly at risk of travel disruption and localised flooding, with the possibility of 50mm to 60mm of rainfall over higher ground in Cumbria, say the Met Office.
Paul Gundersen, of the Met Office, said the strong north-westerly winds will also affect south-west Scotland late on Tuesday, spreading across much of England and Wales through Wednesday.The Met Office also warned gusts could reach 80mph along northern coasts. Gareth is the third storm to be named this season after Erik in February and Freya earlier this month.Several cars were damaged when wind ripped scaffolding into a road in west London on Sunday
Gale-force winds across southern England on Sunday brought travel disruption, including delays at the Dartford Crossing as the QEII bridge was closed.
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