STORM Freya is set to hit across the country this weekend after the Met Office has issued a severe yellow warning for strong wind and rain.
Flying debris poses a danger to life while property damage, travel disruption, power cuts and giant waves are among the likely impacts just days after a record February heatwave.
The Met Office warned: "Gusts of 55-65mph are likely widely, with the potential for gusts of 70-80mph."
"Homes and businesses could lose power and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, could also experience sudden outages."
Some roads and bridges could also close.
A spokesperson from the Met Office said: "Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
"Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties."
The worst of the storm is expected to strike the UK after 3pm on Sunday and last until about 6am on Monday.
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