Yellow danger-to-life warning issued as first named storm of autumn brings strong winds and rain
Gusts of up to 70mph have been recorded as the first named storm of the autumn, Agnes, sweeps across Britain and Ireland.
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings covering parts of the south-west and north of England and much of Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, where strong winds and heavy rain are expected on Wednesday and into Thursday.
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