Yellow wind warning issued for south-east England
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The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning from 08:00 GMT to 18:00 on Thursday
A yellow wind warning covering the entire south-east of England has been issued.
The Met Office has put out a warning for "strong winds" from 08:00 GMT to 18:00 on Thursday.
Forecasters warned of possible damage to buildings, power cuts, and disruptions and delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport.
East Sussex, West Sussex, Kent and Surrey would be affected, a Met Office spokesman said.
Met Office chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen said there was a small chance that wind gusts could reach 60 to 70mph (97-113km/h) in exposed coastal areas.
"After what has been a wet February so far, further rain is on the way on Thursday, accompanied by some gusty winds and potential impacts for those within the warning areas," he said.
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The Met Office also warned of a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto seafronts, coastal roads and properties.
"There is also a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris and a small chance that some roads and bridges could close," the spokesman added.
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