Dangerous winds to hit UK this week as Met Office names storm
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Storm Eowyn has been named by the Met Office ahead of strong winds across the UK on Friday and into Saturday. The forecaster said the winds, caused by low pressure, will lead to disruption such as damage to buildings, power cuts and flying debris which could threaten lives.
It will also cause disruption to travel, with road, rail, airports and ferries likely to be affected as the storm is expected to sweep through the northwest of the country. The Met said gusts could reach 60mph inland and 80mph in coastal areas. Eowyn is the fifth storm to hit the UK since the end of October.
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