Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Fresh wave of weather woe on the way

N Ireland and Scotland braced for Christmas Eve storms

Woman struggles with an umbrella in the wind and rain in Derby city centre Storms have caused travel chaos and left thousands of people without electricity

Scotland and Northern Ireland are preparing to bear the brunt of the latest storms to hit the UK, following widespread damage and travel chaos.

Two people died in Monday's storms: a man in Cumbria and a woman in Gwynedd.

Homes have been damaged in southern England and there have been delays and diversions to many flights.

High winds are expected in northern and western Scotland and there are warnings of possible damage to the electricity network in Northern Ireland.

The Met Office has amber severe weather warnings - meaning "be prepared" - for wind in Northern Ireland and north-west Scotland.

In Scotland, its warnings were upgraded to include the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the north west Highlands, Argyll and Bute, Orkney and Shetland. These are due to come into force at 06:00 GMT.

Northern Ireland is expected to face some of the stormiest weather in the UK, with gusts of up to 80mph possible.

Northern Ireland Electricity said northern and eastern coastal areas and exposed high ground were likely to be particularly affected.

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