Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for England and Wales this weekend

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Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in parts of England and Wales this weekend, with up to 80mm of rainfall possible. The Met Office has issued several weather warnings, including amber and yellow alerts. This follows the severe impact of Storm Eowyn, which caused one death, left over a million people without power, and disrupted travel across the UK and Ireland. Winds reached 100mph on Friday. Warnings for wind and rain will be in effect from Saturday to Monday, with potential flooding and travel issues anticipated. Snow and ice warnings are also in place for parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland.


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