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Atlantic storm approaches the UK
Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North east of England are bracing themselves for travel disruption today as an Atlantic storm approaches.
The Met Office has warned of strong winds to the UK for Thursday and Friday, with gale force gusts affecting many areas, some up to 80mph.
The strongest winds are expected to affect central, southern and north eastern Scotland, northern parts of Northern Ireland, and North East England.
The Met Office has warned of potential travel disruption and the possibility of some structural damage.
Further severe weather warnings have been issued for the risk of snow in Western Scotland, Northern Ireland and Northwest England on Friday and Saturday.
Transport Scotland has advised travellers that the bad weather could peak around the evening rush hour and has urged commuters to leave work early if possible.
Meanwhile, airports are watching the storm’s progress and its possible impact on flights.
by Bev Fearis
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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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