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Dakota (Austen) holding steady but rapid intensification to start soon. The system has begun to organise better during the course of today and the system will continue to cross onto the left side of the jet stream through tonight into tomorrow. The low will in turn rapidly intensify with an expected peak gust offshore ranging from 80-100 mph. Impacts: Southern England, southern Wales and northwest and northern France. Large waves will be a hazard as coastal flooding is also a concern. Damaging gusts will lead to downed trees and possible damage to structures as well as power outages. On top of flooding from rainfall. Hurricane forced gusts are possible across these areas. Flooding rains will be a concern in Scotland and increasingly so with time on the east of Scotland as the system crosses into the North Sea on Friday. Flooding across Scotland cannot be ruled out as to with a much wider area of the UK and Rep of Ireland. France also has a risk of flooding. Preparations should be rushed to completion. For official information please see official weather warnings and advice from main meteorological organisation **DISCLAIMER MLCC IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH MET OFFICE OR ANY OFFICIAL METORLOGICAL ORGANISATION** INT ... 45 KTS ... 50 MPH