69 m. ago UK weather: Storm Bram batters Britain with 90mph winds and heavy rain as Met Office ‘danger to life’ warning launched

THE Met Office has issued danger to life warnings as Storm Bram batters the UK. Parts of the country will experience 90mph winds with rain amounting to more than half the average monthly rainfall in December expected to come pouring down. The weather will spark disruption across parts of the island today with strong winds...

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6 h. ago Storm Bram: Full list of 21 areas in UK where flooding is expected as UK braces for 85mph winds

Many areas across the UK have been issued with flood warnings where Storm Bram's heavy rainfall has a chance of causing a 'danger to life' and preparations are needed

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6 h. ago Storm Bram: Met Office orders Brits to do six crucial things to stay safe

The Met Office has issued "danger to life" weather warnings for rain and wind in parts of Scotland, Wales, and the Southwest of England amid Storm Bram as disruption is expected

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9 h. ago 'Danger to life' Storm Bram warning issued as strong winds and heavy rain hit UK

Disruption is expected across the country this week as the storm hits

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12 h. ago Storm Bram named and ‘danger to life’ rain warning issued as 90mph winds forecast

Homes and businesses likely to be flooded and roads cut off by high waters in parts of UK, Met Office says

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13 h. ago Scots issued urgent travel warning as Storm Bram to bring 90mph gales

Travel disruption is expected in large areas across the country this week

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