Severe storm warning issued for Lakeshore County
Forecasters expect winds of up to 70mph and flash flooding overnight.
The weather service has issued an amber warning for the whole of Lakeshore County from 6pm tonight until noon tomorrow.
Please take this warning seriously and avoid unnecessary travel tonight.
Residents in low-lying areas near the river are being urged to move valuables upstairs and sign up for emergency alerts.
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