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Storm Jorge: 70mph winds to batter Kent coast this weekend

Another storm is set to hit parts of Kent this weekend, with high winds heading for the coast.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Storm Jorge, as gusts between 60 and 70 miles an hour arrive in Dover, Folkestone and Romney Marsh.

The winds could hit speeds of 60-70 miles per hour
The winds could hit speeds of 60-70 miles per hour

The spell of strong winds is expected to start on Saturday afternoon.

Currently the yellow warning will remain in place until midday on Sunday.

The Met Office have told people to expect some delays to road, rail and ferry transport as a result of the bad weather.

Storm Jorge was named by the Spanish Meteorological Service, and is the third storm to hit the county this month.

Earlier this month Storm Ciara caused chaos to rail services and roads, including flooding on the A21 Tonbridge bypass.

Storm Jorge is the third to hit Kent this month
Storm Jorge is the third to hit Kent this month

During the storm, one motorist became trapped in their car as they attempted to drive through flood water on the A20.

Just weeks later, Storm Dennis battered Kent with wind and rain, leaving hundreds of homes without any power.

In Medway, a naked man in a rowing boat had to be rescued by emergency RNLI crews.

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