AMBER WIND WARNING ISSUED – As Storm Henk to batter parts of UK with 80mph gusts

An amber wind warning has been issued as Storm Henk looks set to batter parts of the UK with gusts of up to 80mph.

The Met Office warning, for parts of southern England, the Midlands, East Anglia and Wales, means there could be disruption to travel as well as “flying debris” that is “likely and could lead to Injuries or danger to life”.

It is in place from 10am until 8pm on Tuesday.

A separate yellow weather warning for wind covering the whole of southern England and Wales is in place until 9pm on 2 January.

Heavy rain is also expected across most of England and Wales.

The Environment Agency has issued more than 100 flood warnings and almost 200 flood alerts.