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Multiple Weather Warnings Remain in Place After M4 and M66 Closed
Storm Bram caused flight cancellations, road closures, and power outages affecting hundreds of homes across the UK, with wind gusts reaching up to 90 mph in exposed areas, officials said.
- On December 9, Storm Bram caused flight and train cancellations and left hundreds without power in west Wales, south-west England and the Midlands.
- The Met Office warned of very strong and disruptive winds into Wednesday in north‑west Scotland, with gusts of 70-80mph and potential 90mph in exposed westerly points, along with heavy rain.
- Authorities closed the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge overnight for the removal of 35 faulty lighting columns, while the A66 and A19 were shut to high-sided vehicles due to strong winds.
- Network Rail Scotland said closed routes need inspection at first light and delays are expected on Glasgow Central to Neilston services, while forecasters urged commuters and travellers to check timetables due to cancellations.
- Multiple warnings remain into Wednesday with 30 flood warnings and 138 flood alerts in England, plus warnings across Wales and Scotland, while yellow warnings cover Scottish regions.
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Weather warnings remain with threat of 90mph winds from Storm Bram
The Met Office urged people to be careful in coastal areas with an amber warning in north-west Scotland.
·London, United Kingdom
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