Plane struggles to land at Heathrow as Storm Erik hits UK and Ireland

Video posted on social media shows the moment a British Airways plane had difficulty landing at Heathrow airport in London due to strong winds. The pilot swiftly aborts landing and takes off again. 
A wet and windy start to the weekend has been forecast, with Storm Erik bringing winds of 70mph to some areas and heavy rain across large parts of the UK. The Welsh and Cornish coasts could have winds of 55mph, while along the coast of southern England gusts may reach 50mph.
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