Fierce storms batter UK

The UK was being battered by rain and fierce winds today as a huge storm moved in from the Atlantic.

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Storms hit UKThe UK was being battered by rain and fierce winds today as a huge storm moved in from the Atlantic.

Emergency services said trees had been uprooted and power lines brought down in south-west England, where winds have reached almost 80mph.

Severe flood warnings have been issued for the Devon and Cornwall coast.

The Environment Agency is urging people to stay away from exposed coastal areas and to check for flood warnings in their area.

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