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Breakfast brief: Wet and windy start to the week

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19 August 2024

Breakfast brief
Wet and windy start to the week

Weather map showing heavy rain approaching Ireland on Monday, arrows indicate it will continue moving east into the UK.Heavy rain approaches later today on the WeatherRadar.

Rain and gusting wind to begin a new week, in a trend that will be repeated for the coming days.

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Your daily breakfast brief brings you the first look at the day's weather, and a sneak peek at what will be in today's news.

Weather outlook

It's a wet start to the week, with a band of heavy rain spreading across the UK and Ireland. First reaching Ireland later this morning before crossing the Irish Sea into the afternoon.

Gusting winds will also grow in strength, with the strongest impacting the coastal areas either side of the Irish Sea, with gusts of up to 50 mph expected in Bangor this evening.

Temperatures are warmest in eastern England, with highs of 24°C in Cambridge. Slightly cooler for Ireland, where highs only reach the upper-teens.

What's coming up in the news

Your first weather trend of the week arrives this afternoon with the latest look at what to expect in the coming days and weeks.

Plus, as heavy rain pushes across the country, we'll keep an eye on any potential flood dangers.

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