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Norfolk will be hit with heavy rain and strong winds this weekend as Storm Bert looms towards the county. The second storm of the season has been named by the Met Office - with the agency warning of some blustery and disruptive weather on the horizon this weekend. Parts of the Norfolk coast are to bear the brunt, being struck by gusts as fast as 62mph at 1pm on Saturday in Gorleston.
The strong winds will bring warmer weather (Image: Brian Lawless/PA Wire) The strong winds are likely to uproot trees and cause "considerable structural damage" to buildings. Moving inland, gale-force winds will still hit Norwich with speeds peaking at around 49mph. READ MORE: Parts of Norfolk Broads expected to flood as red warning issued After an unstable week of high pressure brought sub-zero temperatures and flourishes of snow, the storm will mark a distinct change - with temperature soaring back up to double digits.
Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Holley said: “Storm Bert marks a shift to much milder air and wintry hazards will gradually diminish through the weekend.".
