Forecasters have named the latest storm after issuing multiple yellow weather warnings across Britain.
Two yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office, starting on Friday with strong winds and high tides forecasted through Monday. The latest storm, named by Irish forecaster Met Eireann, is set to being strong winds and heavy rain in the tail end of the weekend.
In a Tweet published on Thursday, the Met Office said: "We're keeping a close eye on developments in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend. Later in the day on Sunday, winds will likely turn southwesterly. Western Scotland can expect winds to reach as high as 70-80mph in exposed areas, with slightly milder 55-65mph winds in other parts of the affected area.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly said: “A period of strong south to southeasterly winds is likely across western Scotland on Friday morning into the early afternoon, before easing and turning southwesterly through the afternoon.
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