Britain braced for Storm Barbara on busiest day of the year for travel

Severe weather warnings are in place across much of the UK as winds of up to 90mph are expected in some parts of the country

Storm Barbara Rain
Shoppers caught in a downpour during Storm Barbara in December 2016

Britain is braced for the arrival of Storm Barbara which is expected to bring winds of up to 90mph to some parts of the country.

The AA has predicted that around 12 million cars will be on the roads due to a combination of people visiting loved ones, shopping trips and holidaymakers, as well as those travelling to and from work, reports the Daily Telegraph.

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