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UK weather: Worst is yet to come as 'absolute monster' storm Ruth to batter Britain bringing 80mph winds and 35ft waves
Forecasters warn of an 'absolute monster' as Met office says UK will be 'engulfed' by rain as worst of a 'conveyor belt of storms' set to hit the country
Rain will fall for six hours in southern areas on Saturday and the Environment Agency has issued 194 flood warnings and two severe flood warnings, meaning danger to life.
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An Environment Agency Spokesperson said: “Severe weather along the coast is also set to return on Saturday, with large waves and strong winds threatening to cause flooding along the Devon and Dorset coasts where some communities and defences are vulnerable after this week’s storms.
“We’re preparing for yet more heavy rain… which is falling on already saturated ground following the wettest January on record.”
Andy Page, Met Office Chief Meteorologist, said: “The unsettled weather will continue over the coming days with heavy rain across the southern half of Britain on Thursday evening into Friday, and that will be quickly followed by another storm moving in early on Saturday.
“This will bring the risk of flooding and damaging winds bringing down trees to cause disruption to travel and power networks.”
Will Stephens, RNLI Coastal Safety Staff Officer, meanwhile warned those visiting the coast to avoid exposed areas where big waves could "sweep you off your feet".
December and January combined have been the wettest combined for more than 100 years, with rain falling on 23 out of 31 days in January across the UK.
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