Watch: Planes land at Heathrow airport as Storm Henk hits UK with high winds
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Your support makes all the difference.Watch from Heathrow airport as Storm Henk is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds across much of southern England and Wales on Tuesday 2 January, with the Met Office issuing amber and yellow warnings.
Coastal areas could see gusts of 70-80mph while inland areas could see 50-60mph winds as the storm, named by the Met Office, sweeps across the country.
Forecasters said there is a good chance that power cuts could occur, with probable damage to buildings, travel disruption and a chance of injury or loss of life from flying debris.
The amber warning is in place from 10am to 8pm on Tuesday, while a yellow warning for wind is in place from 8am to 9pm.
It says: “Storm Henk will bring a spell of very strong winds, causing disruption to travel and utilities.
“Heavy rain falling on saturated ground is likely to cause some travel disruption.”
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