A rare red 'risk to life' warning has been issued for parts of Scotland as Storm Babet is expected to descend on the UK on Thursday.
The UK is bracing for heavy wind and rain from the storm, which is currently hitting Ireland after sweeping in from the Atlantic.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for parts of eastern Scotland on Thursday, while yellow warnings for rain cover much of England and the rest of Scotland. The red warning states there is “danger to life from fast flowing or deep floodwater” in Aberdeenshire and Angus, with extensive flooding and road closures also expected.Storm Babet, a complex area of low pressure which developed to the west of the Iberian Peninsula, was named by the Met Office on Monday morning.
The second named storm of the season will last until Saturday, the forecaster said, and is expected to cause flooding, power cuts and travel disruption. Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.
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