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Coastal areas of southern England are bracing themselves for fierce waves and winds of up to 80mph, adding to the misery they have endured in recent weeks.
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By Patrick Sawer, and Sam Marsden
9:20AM GMT 08 Feb 2014
Rain and strong winds are set to lash southern parts of the UK on Saturday, with warnings of gales to come from early afternoon.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for high winds in south Wales and south-west England, with 60-70 mph coastal gusts and large waves expected, triggering fears of a fresh wave of flooding.
The warning, which is valid until 06:00 GMT on Sunday, says gusts could even reach 80mph in exposed locations.
Even some inland areas could see winds of up to 50mph.
The Ministry of Defence has put 1,500 personnel on notice to help if needed and the much-criticised Environment Agency is moving more staff from north-west England to flood-hit areas further south.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10625836/UK-floods-80mph-winds-set-to-lash-southern-England.html
