8 minutes ago 🔴 Floods are terrorizing Germany and England: the rivers have overflowed their banks!

The National Weather Service issued weather warnings ahead of the storm’s arrival, given the possibility that strong winds and heavy rain could lead to flooding, power outages and downed trees. The first named storm of the season is expected to hit the UK with winds of up to 75mph and dangerous conditions along the coast. The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning covering the period from midday Wednesday to 7am Thursday, covering Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, as well as south-west England, the West Midlands and much of northern England. Two yellow rain warnings are also in place for parts of Scotland, with the Met Office saying up to 60mm of rain could fall. The strongest winds are expected along the Irish Sea coast. Gusts of up to 75 mph are forecast for higher elevations and exposed coastal areas, while gusts of 45 to 50 mph are likely inland. The storm could cause power outages, blow tiles off roofs and disrupt rail and road transport, the Met Office warned on its website. Ollie Claydon, a spokesman, also said the storm could knock down trees and disrupt the Irish Sea ferry network. “The center of the storm itself remains over the Atlantic and will continue to approach and cross the UK until midweek and will not leave until next week,“ he said. “In terms of the worst affected areas, we are looking at the Irish Sea coast, which is the south-eastern parts of Northern Ireland, the west and north-west coasts of Wales and the north-west coast of England.” The Royal National Lifeboat Institution said the storm was likely to create hazardous conditions along the coasts of Britain and Ireland. Sam Hughes, water safety partner, said he advises staying a safe distance from the water and rock edges as such conditions could knock you off your feet or wash you out to sea. Don’t risk your life. “If you see someone in danger in the water, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard. If you have something floating that they can hold on to, throw it to them. Don’t go into the water alone - you can get into trouble too.“ The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for central Scotland, from north Glasgow to Aberdeen. A second yellow rain warning is in place for the far south west of Scotland. Both weather warnings are in effect from the middle of this week through next week. The Scottish Environment Agency warned the storm could cause flooding. David Morgan, flood manager, said: “Flooding impacts are possible, particularly in the south west and central areas (of Scotland). Along the southwest coast we see waves coming in and flooding dams, embankments, platforms and roads. “Impacts are expected to be localized and occur at high tide. We may also see minor flooding impacts from surface water and rivers. Flood alerts and warnings are issued as needed and we continue to work with the Met Office to monitor the situation around the clock.”