Met Office warns of heavy rain and wind this weekend after Storm Éowyn

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The Met Office has issued amber and yellow weather warnings for rain and wind this weekend, following Storm Éowyn. Up to 80mm of rain is expected in parts of England and Wales, raising flood risks for homes and businesses. Winds reached 100mph during Storm Éowyn, causing one death and power outages for over a million people. A yellow wind warning will be in effect for south-west England and coastal areas on Sunday, with gusts of 50 to 60mph anticipated. Train services in Scotland will be halted until at least midday Saturday due to the storm's impact. Significant travel disruptions occurred on Friday, with over 1,100 flight cancellations reported across major airports.


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