Jason Kelly, the Met Office’s chief forecaster, said: “Amber warnings are in place across mainland Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England, where gusts of 60-70mph are expected widely, with the potential for 80mph in exposed coastal locations.”
He added: “Strong winds will also affect other parts of the UK, with gusts of 50-60mph possible in places. Heavy rain will provide an additional hazard, particularly in the north, bringing the potential for further impacts.”
The weather service cautioned that airborne debris and powerful waves could present a danger to life, urging the public to remain indoors wherever possible.
People were also advised to brace for electricity outages and significant transport disruption.
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