Strong winds measuring up to 80mph (128kmh) are set to hit parts of the UK later, as Storm Eleanor heads for the nation’s shores.<\/p>\n
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for parts of northern England, large areas of southern Scotland and Northern Ireland from 18:00 GMT.<\/p>\n
Gales with gusts of 60 to 70 mph are likely, with stronger winds possible in some areas of the west coast.<\/p>\n
Storm Eleanor is the fifth named storm to hit the UK this winter.<\/p>\n
The Met Office warning – which lasts until 18:00 on Wednesday – said some western coastal communities could be affected by large waves and spray.<\/p>\n
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There is a chance of injury from beach material being thrown across sea fronts, roads and coastal properties, it added.<\/p>\n
“Power cuts and disruption to other services may occur, and there is a small chance of transport disruption or cancellation of public transport,” the warning added.<\/p>\n
Ferry crossings to and from the Isle of Man may be cancelled as forecasters predict wind speeds could reach 70mph (112 kmh).<\/p>\n
There have also been warnings of strong and potentially gusty winds for Wales and much of England for most of Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The strongest winds are expected in exposed coastal areas in the west and south.<\/p>\n
Met \u00c9ireann, the Irish Meteorological Service, has issued an amber warning for the country, with “damaging gusts” from Storm Eleanor expected.<\/p>\n
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