Strong winds and heavy rainfall set to lash UK [1]

BBC News UK - 9/23/12

The dry start to autumn is due to come to an abrupt end within hours, as predicted gale force winds and heavy rainfall lash parts of the UK.

Met Office yellow rain warnings are in place for much of the UK

Winds of up to 60mph will hit the north of England and south of Scotland, while other areas could see 80mm of rain before Monday evening, forecasters say.

The Environment Agency has issued about three dozen flood alerts, mainly in south-west England.

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