STRONG winds are set to batter Bracknell and Reading in the coming days.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind over the next two days.

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The warning is in place from 9am to 12pm tomorrow, and the same for Wednesday, August 26.

Heavy, persistent rain is expected throughout Tuesday morning, clearing to leave a drier afternoon with scattered showers.

Wednesday is forecast to be cloudy but dry.

Storm Francis will bring some very strong winds leading to disruption to travel and power supplies along with potential damage to trees.

Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible

Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen

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The Mirror reported BBC forecaster Tomasz Schafernaker said: "The weather's not looking too bad for most of us for the start of the week, Monday is going to bring some sunshine.

"Now make the most of Monday - Tuesday is looking very different, and Atlantic storm is lurking and is headed our way.

"It's going to bring rain and gales."