Storm Babet: When and where will it hit?
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Storm Babet is the second named storm of the autumn and will bring some disruptive weather to the UK during the second half of this week.
Severe weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office, including a "danger to life" red warning for parts of eastern Scotland, where over double the month's average rainfall - up to 10in (250mm) - could fall in the space of a day.
Areas of Angus, Perth and Kinross and south-east Grampian are covered by the red warning. However, impacts from the heavy rain are expected to be felt across many other parts of eastern Scotland.
As well as heavy rain, strong, damaging winds will also be an issue, with potential impacts to travel and power supplies.
Area covered by a Met Office red warning for heavy rain, between 6pm Thursday and midday Friday.
Storm Babet, pronounced Bah-beht, will moves in from the south-west on Wednesday, and will be joined by a second, developing low-pressure system, with impacts continuing into Saturday.
Position of Storm BABET at midday on Wednesday
Where and when is it hitting?
Wednesday: Brisk south-easterly winds for all parts with heavy rain sweeping north over England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Wednesday night: Rain becomes focused across northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Winds strengthen for northern and eastern Scotland, perhaps gusting up to 70mph (110km/h).
Thursday: Persistent rain for eastern Scotland, where very strong winds continue from an unusual south-easterly direction. It will also be wet and windy for northern and eastern England.
Thursday night: Further heavy, persistent rain and damaging winds will continue to affect Scotland and north-east England. The risk of flooding, power cuts and travel disruption continues.
Friday: Friday will be another windy day with further persistent rain for some. The strongest winds will again be for eastern Scotland and eastern England, where gusts may reach 65mph (105km/h).
Saturday: The detail by this stage is uncertain, but the strongest winds and most frequent downpours are expected around the east coast.
Snapshots of Storm Babet's predicted path
What does an amber warning mean?
Met Office amber weather warnings are typically issued a handful of times every year, when there is an increased likelihood of severe weather that may disrupt your plans. Travel may be affected and there could be power cuts. If you are in a amber warning area, you should think about changing your plans and taking action to protect yourself and your property.
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