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The UK is set to be lashed with 65mph winds and torrential rain as a bout of extreme weather heads towards the country.
The spell of very strong southerly or south westerly winds will affect some western coastal areas during Wednesday, before spreading inland during the afternoon.
Eastern Scotland would be hit with the gales and a downpour later in the evening.
Gusts of 55-65 mph are expected, especially in exposed coastal locations and over higher routes, with some sudden strong gusts of wind possible at times.