Torrential 60mm downpours and 85mph are set to batter Britain over the next 24 hours, a forecaster told the Mirror, as the effects of Storm Bram begin to be felt across the country

Storm Bram is set to bring a 'double-edged' threat of 60mm rain and 85mph winds in the next few hours, a top forecaster has told Mirror .

"Danger to life" weather warnings for rain and wind are currently in place across parts of Scotland , Wales and south-west England as the second named storm of the year hits, with flooding and toppled trees already causing disruption on the roads and rails.

The alerts are set to stay in place until midday tomorrow in the far north - and in the meantime wet and blustery weather will be felt across the United Kingdom , according to Jim Dale, Senior Meteorologist at

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