UK Weather: Atlantic Weather Bomb To Bring Misery

Now Storm BRIAN is on its way: Atlantic weather bomb is set to bring hurricane-force winds and heavy rain (and the rail companies are getting their excuses in early)....

Britain was warned to prepare for Storm Brian on Saturday as potentially deadly winds of up to 70mph blast in from the Atlantic, more than two inches of rain falls and surging tides could endanger lives.

A 'weather bomb' that is expected to form over the Atlantic today is bringing Britain's second named storm of the season, with southern England and Wales expected to be worst hit from tomorrow night into Saturday morning.

Britons have been urged to avoid taking 'storm selfies' with dramatic breaking waves in front of sea walls, as the Met Office warned of high winds that are likely to bring travel chaos as they topple trees and telephone poles.

Train operators have already warned of possible disruption, with South Western Railway telling passengers to check their journeys due to 'exceptionally poor rail conditions' on the network this weekend.