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Met Éireann has issued national yellow status warnings for tomorrow when the wind and rain associated with storm Bella hit Ireland.
It says that the westerly winds will reach speeds of 50 km / h to 65 km / h with gusts of 90 km / h to 110 km / h. The gusts will be stronger at times near the west coast.
Combining strong winds, high waves and a forecast storm surge, Met Éireann warns of the risk of coastal flooding along the west coast.
The warning goes into effect tomorrow at 3:00 pm and is valid until 4:00 am on Sunday.
Heavy rains will also move south over Ireland and may cause localized flooding in some areas with a yellow status rain warning for Ireland also in effect from 3pm tomorrow to 4am Sunday.
In the UK, residents living in parts of Bedfordshire have been urged to leave their homes due to the risk of flooding, as large swaths of the country brace for Storm Bella.
A period of heavy rain has led to widespread flooding across the country, with people rescued from vehicles and others evacuated from their homes.
The arrival of Storm Bella tomorrow will bring more downpours and winds of up to 60-70 mph in exposed coastal locations, according to the Met Office.
It follows relatively calm and cold conditions in Ireland and the UK today.
An amber wind advisory was issued tomorrow, warning that travel could be interrupted, for parts of South Wales and throughout southern England.
Meanwhile, a yellow wind warning has also been issued for all of England and Wales, as well as the southern tip of Scotland, which will be in effect from 3pm tomorrow.
In addition to strong winds, the Met Office said a period of heavy rain will affect the western and southern areas.
A yellow rain warning was issued tomorrow for parts of Scotland, Wales and much of the north and south west of England, including areas where there has already been flooding from recent rains.
Bedfordshire Police “strongly urged” residents living near the River Great Ouse in North Bedfordshire to seek alternative accommodation due to fear of flooding tonight.
Additional reporting PA
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