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Coastal walkers warned against taking ‘storm selfies’ with 60mph gusts on the way

Severe weather has seen thrill-seekers taking pictures of themselves in dangerous conditions

Ben Leo

Published: 2:43, 20 Aug 2016
Updated: 21:03, 20 Aug 2016

COASTAL walkers are being urged to avoid taking “storm selfies” this weekend with 60mph winds on the way.

Gusts are expected in the South and West.

"Storm selfie" warning issued — "Storm selfie" warning issued as UK weather turns wet and windyCredit: PA:Press Association

People on coastal paths and promenades face highest risks, said the Environment Agency.

Severe weather has seen thrill-seekers taking pictures of themselves in dangerous conditions.

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Videos of people being swept away by waves have gone viral online.

Craig Woolhouse, of the Environment Agency, said: “We urge people to stay safe on the coast and warn wave-watchers against the unnecessary dangers of storm selfies.”

Huge waves break over the seafront at Amroth, Pembrokeshire on Friday night with peak gusts expected early on Saturday — Huge waves break over the seafront at Amroth, Pembrokeshire on Friday night with peak gusts expected early on SaturdayCredit: Array

Campers were also warned as the Met Office forecast “heavy, thundery, showery rain”.

Aberystwyth promenade takes a battering from huge waves as high tide approaches Friday evening. — Aberystwyth promenade takes a battering from huge waves as high tide approaches Friday eveningCredit: Alamy

Temperatures are set to drop from a high of 28C (82F) earlier this week to the low 20s (68F) in many parts.

Warmer weather should return next week.

Yellow Met Office warnings are in place for much of England and Wales, with the threat of torrential heavy rain and damaging winds — Yellow Met Office warnings are in place for much of England and Wales, with the threat of torrential heavy rain and damaging windsCredit: Alamy

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