Met report:
Severe weather warnings for wind and rain have been issued ahead of the expected arrival of Storm Chandra this weekend. It is the third major storm to hit the UK this month after Goretti and Ingrid, which caused significant damage and disruption. Chandra will be accompanied by multiple hazards, widely heavy and persistent rain, and gales or even severe gales in exposed areas. These sorts of wind speeds will lead to large coastal waves which are likely to overtop the sea walls and promenades. The forecast warns that severe problems could arise due to strong winds of up to 60 mph and heavy rain. Rail lines are also expected to be closed, and public transport is also expected to be severely affected by the storm. It is believed that there will be heavy rain in parts of southwest England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland by the end of the week, for which a yellow warning has also been issued. Various alerts and warnings were also issued for areas covering Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and most of South Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
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