The Met Office warns that strong winds may lead to power cuts, transport disruption and damage to buildings as well as danger to life when Storm Benjamin swoops in View 3 Images Map shows where 75mph winds will hit (Image: Met office)

Britain could be battered by gale force winds and heavy downpours as Storm Benjamin makes its presence felt. The tempest, named by Meteo France, is set to bring heavy rain and winds of more than 70mph this week, forecasters warned . ‌

It has been named by the their weather service as France will be affected by the worst thunderstorms and strong winds. But The Met Office have issued yellow severe warnings for southern and eastern areas of England, and coastal areas of Wales. ‌

A warning for wind on Thursday will be in place from 9am unti

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