00:00Storm Iowan is set to bring significant disruption to Birmingham as it approaches with heavy
00:07rain and strong winds. A yellow weather warning is in place with gusts expected to be strong
00:12enough to cause damage to buildings and bring down trees.
00:16The storm is the result of a rapidly deepening area of low pressure crossing the Atlantic.
00:21This system is predicted to bring periods of heavy rainfall and wind gusts reaching
00:26up to 56mph during its peak. The Met Office warns of potential power cuts
00:32and disruptions to transport. Flying debris could pose a danger to life and drivers are
00:37advised to take extra care. The strongest winds are expected with clearer
00:42conditions anticipated later on. However, gusts may still cause challenges before easing
00:48off later. Residents are urged to prepare for possible
00:52damage to buildings, temporary power outages and delays to essential services.
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