Storm Agnes: Britain set to be battered by 80mph winds and heavy rain

Strong winds and heavy rain are set to hit most of the UK on Wednesday, the Met Office has warned.

It said a spell of "significantly disruptive" winds could cause damage to buildings, power cuts and travel disruption.

A yellow warning for Storm Agnes - the first named storm of the season - is in place for much of the country from 10am on Wednesday to 7am on Thursday.

There is also the possibility of further strong winds and rain hitting the South East on Thursday.

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