Storm forecasters say "a strong event cannot be ruled out" in the UK - with an explosive cyclogenesis caused by a major drop in air pressure bringing the "risk of a few tornados".

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The warning — the most severe issued by the national forecaster — comes as gusts of 89mph are expected in Glasgow causing a danger to life and damage to property, with roofs expected to be blown off.