Storm Debi hits the UK: Met Office warns commuters of heavy rain and flying debris during the...

Weather warnings issued for large parts of the UK including ManchesterThe Met Office has warned commuters of heavy rain and flying debris during the morning rush hour today as 80mph winds from Storm Debi are set to batter Britain.

He said: 'There will be some heavy rainfall, potential for flying debris, potential for disruption to travel and infrastructure in places.' Weather warnings have been issued for Ireland as Storm Debi is forecast to bring heavy rain and gale force winds It comes as chilly weather has hit the UK in recent weeks, as temperatures have fallen below 0C in some parts of the country.

It marks the UK's fourth named storm of the season and comes after parts of the country were devastated by floods during intense spells of rain for the preceding storms Babet and Ciaran While a yellow warning applies to every county in the country, the majority of people are also living in areas where an orange warning applies due to the risk of 'severe and damaging gusts' from Sunday night.

The more severe orange wind warning applies to 19 counties for a more concentrated period of damaging gusts between 2am and midday on Monday. Mr Leonard said: 'On the balance of risk and to ensure public safety, all schools and pre-schools are asked to remain closed until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning in the orange and the red areas.'

Speaking after a meeting of Ireland's National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG), Eoin Sherlock said the storm will then track north east. Speaking after a meeting of Ireland's National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG), Keith Leonard said local authorities and response agencies have been preparing for the storm over the weekend.

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