Storm Brian has hammered swathes of the UK with gale force winds of up to 80mph – causing travel chaos as many families are starting their half term holidays.
Forecasters have warned that more wild weather is on the way with meteorologist warning of a “storm factory” brewing in the central Atlantic.
Accuweather, an international meteorology group, is forecasting a record 13 named storms this autumn and winter – twice as many as last year.
If their predictions are correct the Britain can expect storms with names such as Caroline, Dylan, Eleanor, Fionn (correct), Georgina, Hector, Iona, James, Karen, Larry and Maeve.
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They were part of a group of ten on-lookers who peered over a 30ft drop at the seawall in Porthcawl in South Wales today
The weather forecast for the days ahead
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Forecasters expect another 11 storms to batter Britain before the end of the year, after Storm Brian, pictured, unleashed chaos
Last winter Britain only got as far as Ewan.
The turbulence is being driven by polar air, tropical heat from Hurrican Ophelia and 170mph jet stream winds.
Met Office forecaster Craif Snell said: “The Atlantic is a breeding ground for storms.
“Autumn storms are created by the difference in temperatures between cold air near the poles and warm air in the tropics.”
The weekend saw the Environment Agency issue 44 flood alerts – including six which required immediate action.
Ben Lukey, an engineer for the agency said: “We urge people to stay safe along the coast and warn against putting yourself in danger by taking storm selfies or driving through flood water.”
The Met Office said strong winds are currently catapulting towards the UK – hours after Storm Brian battered southern England with gusts reaching 80mph this weekend.
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Limerick Council, Ireland. was flooded at Sarsfield House as Storm Brian hit with winds of up to 70mph
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Young women struggled to stay upright in the gale force wind on Brighton seafront yesterday
British Airways cancelled 20 flights to and from London Heathrow to ease the pace of arrivals at the busy airport, leaving hundreds of customers forced to re-book flights.
Up to 13 named tempests by the end of winter were forecast by AccuWeather, the world’s second biggest commercial forecaster, and the three months to the end of January will be the wildest period ahead.
AccuWeather forecaster Tyler Roys said: “Our forecast is for 10 to 13 storms to be named by the Met Office or Met Eireann this autumn and winter. We expect an active storm period until January, with further storms until April.
“Many storm centres are forecast to pass just north of the UK, with a battering of rain each time they pass through.
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High tides lashed Porthcawl, South Wales, early on Friday morning as Storm Brian makes its way towards the UK
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High waves batter the promenade, ahead of the arrival of Storm Brian in Porthcawl yesterday
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Heavy rain made for difficult driving conditions on the M60 yesterday morning
“Travel disruption to roads and rail networks from fallen trees and rain flooding and coastal flooding is expected, with power lines also coming down.”
Gusts could reach up to 100mph” on higher ground in Scotland.
The Met Office October to December forecast warned: “Autumn is often one of the stormiest parts of the year. Atlantic depressions become more intense.”
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