It has also produced some pretty funny photos of people caught out by it.
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Some look look like they're not wearing enough for the weather, others are trying to hold on to buildings and signs to avoid being blown over and one pays a heavy but predictable price for taking a selfie with a wave in the background.
Another is a dog, whose fur coat appears to be little defence against mother nature.
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Meanwhile, in Scotland, people who forgot to secure their trampolines were made to look fools.
Post by The LAD Bible.