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The first named storm of the season is approaching the UK as we speak, but when exactly when it hit and what are the extreme conditions it will bring?

After initially declaring a yellow warning for wind and rain across several regions, the Met Office updated the alert to an amber 'danger to life' warning on Thursday.

This update applies to northern and western parts of Scotland and comes into force from 5pm on Friday.

It will remain active until 9am on Saturday.

The amber warning brings with it the possibility of power cuts, travel disruption and particularly dangerous conditions near coasts.

Low-pressure systems moving in from the west and southwest will trigger a shift towards far more turbulent conditions in places.

Met Office Chief Forecaster Neil Armst

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