Storm Bram will lead to strong winds and heavy rain in the UK later on Monday and throughout Tuesday, forecasters have warned.

Named by Met Éireann, Ireland’s equivalent of the Met Office, Storm Bram will move north and to the west of the UK on Monday, bringing heavy rain and winds to parts of the country.

Many areas of Britain will be affected on Tuesday, with yellow and amber warnings for wind and rain across Scotland, Northern Ireland , Wales, and parts of north-west and south-west England. ‘Three sheets to the wind’: how everyday phrases blew in from the sea Read more

The Met Office said strong winds would last from Monday evening until Wednesday, with 50- 60mph winds expected widely, and 70-80mph in the north-west of England.

Heavy rain is also expected across western areas,

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