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Storm Benjamin will bring heavy downpours and gusts of up to 70mph to the UK, forecasters have warned.

The storm, as named by Meteo France, is likely to impact the UK from Wednesday afternoon (October 22) and into Thursday (October 23), the Met Office has said.

Three yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office across a number of UK areas . Strong winds and heavy rain could cause disruption, flooding, power cuts and damage to buildings, with eastern England most affected.

In its latest update on X, formerly Twitter, the Met Office said: "Here's the latest showing the development of Storm Benjamin as it tracks closer to the southwest of the UK." View 5 Images

Met Office satellite maps show Storm Benjamin hitting the southwest coast of England at ar

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