As Storm Betty moves her way across the UK, those in coastal areas are being warned to watch out for large waves and flying beach material, while travellers are being told to take extra care on the roads.
Very strong winds and heavy rain are expected across the UK, as Storm Betty's arrival causes multiple weather warnings for the start of the weekend.
The storm - which arrived in the UK on Friday - is the second named storm this month, following Storm Antoni. The warnings follow a wet and windy night, particularly around the Irish Sea, with overnight gusts of 66 miles per hour recorded in Capel Curig, Gwynedd, in Wales. A warning for strong winds remains in force until around noon on Saturday for western parts of England and Wales as well as the eastern area of Northern Ireland.
The Met Office says there is a risk of injuries and danger to life from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.There is also potential for power cuts and mobile phone coverage could be affected.
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