The Met Office has extended its amber weather alert while galeforce winds hit the UK and snow is soon expected to fall as Storm Henk batters the country.
Coastal areas could see gusts of 70-80mph while inland areas could see 50-60mph winds as the storm, named by the Met Office on Tuesday, sweeps across the country throughout the day.
Forecasters said there is a good chance that power cuts could occur, with probable damage to buildings, travel disruption and a chance of injury or loss of life from flying debris.
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