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Severe Storm Warning: UK Faces 120 km/h Winds and Flooding

10/21/2025

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A deep low-pressure system will affect the United Kingdom from Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.
Wind gusts may reach 120 km/h, especially across southern England.
The low will rapidly intensify, dropping from 988 mbar to about 961 mbar in 24 hours.
Rainfall of 60 to 80 mm may cause local flooding; the Met Office has issued a severe weather warning.

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A deep low-pressure system will affect the United Kingdom from Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.
Wind gusts may reach 120 km/h, especially across southern England.
The low will rapidly intensify, dropping from 988 mbar to about 961 mbar in 24 hours.
Rainfall of 60 to 80 mm may cause local flooding; the Met Office has issued a severe weather warning.