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One forecaster has pinpointed which areas are set to be worse affected with the exact impacts predicted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jim Dale, a senior meteorologist for British Weather Services, told Express.co.uk: “This is much more a rain event than a wind one, beyond any majorly gusts.<\/p>\n
“For me, western parts of the UK will be worst hit, in line first for 25-50mm of rain from Wednesday to Thursday. But Grampians, Angus & Lothian are the main target areas from Thursday to Friday with 100-200mm of rain expected.<\/p>\n
“It may spill over into the central belt.”<\/p>\n
The Met Office has highlighted the storm’s track – which will move from the west tonight.<\/p>\n
Deputy chief meteorologist, Steven Keates said:\u00a0\u201cStorm Babet will bring impactful rain to many parts of the UK, but especially parts of eastern Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England later this week.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Eastern coasts on alert<\/h3>\n
“Heavy and persistent rain will fall onto already saturated ground bringing a risk of flooding.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs well as heavy rain, Storm Babet will bring some very strong winds and large waves near some eastern coasts too. Gusts in excess of 60mph are possible in eastern and northern Scotland from Thursday. It is likely Met Office warnings will be updated through the week.\u201d<\/p>\n
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