strong winds reaching up to 87mph (140kmph) as the European storm hits the UK after France. The first week of October will see the UK smashed by gales and rain, with warnings of potential flooding in some parts.A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for this Friday as autumn gains momentum.This comes as Storm Alex – named by Meteo France – is set to intensify on Thursday evening.According to forecasters, the storm will hit the north-west of the country during the night.Storm Alex is set to bring winds of up to 140kmph on the coast, reports Express.Earlier this week, there were several reports of Storm Aiden being set to descend upon the country.However, these two storms are understood to be different.According to the Met.
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