Scotland is braced for what could be one of the worst storms in recent memory, as extremely rare Status Red weather warnings have been issued across Ireland and Britain.

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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".