Storm Antoni live: Met Office issues danger to life warning and homeowners evacuated as rain and gale force winds hit UK
The UK’s first named storm in more than a year has hit parts of the UK, bringing with it heavy rains and up to 70mph winds. Follow MailOnline’s coverage for live updates.
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People are celebrating in Brighton for the UK’s biggest pride event and have been battered by the storm along the seafront.
Three people have been rescued from the sea in Gwynedd, north Wales, after strong gusts of wind caused them to be swept out by huge waves.
One person was reportedly taken to hospital after a lifeboat raced to rescue the group.
An amber weather warning for high winds has been issued in areas of southwest Wales and southwest England between 11am and 7pm.
Storm Antoni lashes the UK: Met Office warns upgrades ‘danger to life’ weather warning as rain and 70mph winds sweep the country today
Storm Antoni is the first storm that has been serious enough to be named since February last year and has left Brits must preparing themselves for the heaviest battering as clouds sweep from west to east.
An amber weather warning for high winds has been issued in areas of southwest Wales and southwest England between 11am and 7pm.
The warning level indicates flying debris is possible and could lead to injuries or danger to life.
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Eight people have been evacuated from their Dublin homes after spot flooding caused by heavy rainfall overnight.
One person has been brought to hospital, Dublin Fire Brigade said in a statement. Forecaster Met Eireann had issued several warnings for heavy rain and strong winds as Storm Antoni moved eastwards across Ireland.
Firefighters attended the scene of flooding at the Castle Court Estate, off the Howth Road in Clontarf, on Saturday morning after multiple 999 calls were made.
Eight people were evacuated by water-trained firefighters using inflatable rescue sleds to help people leave their homes safely.
‘Operations are ongoing at the incident and firefighters from North Strand and Phibsborough fire stations are working with Dublin City Council crews alongside ESB network technicians,’ it said in a statement.
‘An apartment block basement remains flooded following the heavy rain overnight.’
Good afternoon and welcome to MailOnline’s live coverage as Storm Antoni batters the UK and Ireland, forcing the Met Office to issue a danger to life warning, while homeowners in Dublin have been evacuated amid the heavy rain and strong winds.
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