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Warning of 70mph winds and heavy rain for Burnham this weekend

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Severe gales and more heavy rain are forecast to hit the Burnham-On-Sea area on Saturday.

The Met Office has issued an amber warning of rain and 70mph winds as fresh storms arrive.

“A further Atlantic frontal system will bring a band of rain quickly eastwards during early Saturday,” said a spokesman.

“Another 10-20 mm of rain and locally 30 mm will fall in the Amber area, leading to further flooding.”

“Winds will also be a feature with severe gales possible around coasts.”

“The public should be prepared for disruption to transport and locally to power supplies, particularly when combined with the impacts of heavy rainfall.”

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