A yellow weather warning has been issued for Oxfordshire with met office saying that 'Storm Ciaran' is likely to bring a spell of strong winds to southern parts of the UK.
Winds are likely to gust to around 50mph in places inland, but 60 to 65 mph in a few exposed locations such as coasts and hills.
Very large waves could bring additional impacts to coastal areas though winds will gradually ease from the west later in the afternoon and through the evening.
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Injuries from flying debris are possible and some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roods, could happen.
Power cuts may occur and there could be injuries from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.
The A417 near east Challow in Oxfordshire closed this morning in both directions due to flooding outside the Esso Garage and it remains shut.
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