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Advisory 6A: Dakota (Austen) has peaked in intensity, and the system is weakening steadily prior to landfall. The system has begun to weaken this evening however the system will be slow to weaken as the K1 bouy reported the lowest air pressure of 973 mb and a peak surface wind of 56 and 55 kts being reported at 16Z and 17Z. The advisory is based upon that observation as widely after this report winds have eased and are continuing to ease a consistent wind of 50 kts was reported from 18 to 19Z. The system will still bring dangerous conditions to Northern France and Southwest England. Through tonight and into the early hours of tomorrow. The system will continue to push it's rain shield northward and into Scotland after it clears Rep of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Flooding from large waves and rain fall is the main hazards for areas more distant from the worst wind impacts. As damaging gusts and large waves will be the primary hazards. France and Channel Islands will likely see the strongest wind gusts likely ranging between 85-90 mph with some areas likely at elevation being 100-105 mph. However large waves and damaging winds are the primary hazards now as the rain pushes Eastwards. The system will continue to weaken through tonight and landfall over mainland Europe through tomorrow afternoon where weakening will accelerate and the low will dissipate over Belgium and Netherlands. For more 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 .... 80 KTS ... 90 mph