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Storm Doris 'weather bomb' brings snow, gales and travel disruption – live updates Storm Doris 'weather bomb' brings snow, gales and travel disruption – live updates
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11.39am GMT
11:39
M80 reopened in both directions
The M80 between Glasgow and Stirling has now reopened in both directions. But Traffic Scotland warns that it may take a while for delays to clear.
*CLEARED*#M80 is now RE-OPEN BOTH WAYS 👍👍👍, it may take a while for delays to clear.Thank you for your patience!#Central @BEAR_M80 https://t.co/l11lzJ0PAx
11.37am GMT
11:37
Channel 4’s weather man Liam Dutton is on the windswept sea front in Rhyl in north Wales.
Lashing rain and vicious winds of around 70mph here on the sea front in Rhyl with stormy seas. Hard to stand. #StormDoris pic.twitter.com/AiolrjXAYJ
11.33am GMT
11:33
Another fallen tree has just shut one of the rail lines into London Bridge, according to my colleague Steve Draper who is trying to get to work. He’s been told there is a tree down between New Cross and Brockley.
11.30am GMT
11:30
That driver trapped in a van by a fallen tree in Cornwall has been freed and is recovering in hospital, according to Cornwall Live.
The driver, a man said to be in his early fifties, was trapped in his white Iveco van for about an hour when it was hit by the falling tree between Antony and Sheviock.
Police have confirmed that the driver has been freed from the vehicle and taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. The full extent of his injuries was not yet known.
11.26am GMT
11:26
The Met Office has issued a new yellow, be aware, warning for ice on Friday in Scotland, Northern Ireland and much of Northern England.
A yellow severe weather warning for #ice has been issued: https://t.co/RXM6uMNjXK. Stay #weatheraware @metofficeuk pic.twitter.com/FZiizPOy3G
11.24am GMT
11:24
Traffic Scotland has announced that the M80 has reopened southbound between Stirling and Glasgow. But the northbound route remains blocked.
⚠UPDATE⚠ 10:40#M80 has *RE-OPENED* S/B J9 Bannockburn, N/B remains blocked, gritters still working on it.#DriveSafe#Central @BEAR_M80 https://t.co/l11lzJ0PAx
11.17am GMT
11:17
Storm Doris has even hit Coronation Street. Outdoor filming for the Manchester-based soap was brought to a halt, according to PA. A spokeswoman for the ITV programme said filming would be rescheduled.
Trying to film #Corrie in #StormDoris....nasty! pic.twitter.com/1dqumm1YMR
11.14am GMT
11:14
Scottish Power vehicles got a police escort to Anglesey to help restore electricity supplies amid reports of widespread power outages on the North Wales island.
Escorting @ScottishPower vehicles over to #Anglesey to restore electricity to homes & businesses without it #StormDoris pic.twitter.com/GnsGPBHRIs
11.07am GMT
11:07
More fallen tree news...
Power to more 200 homes in Macclesfield has been cut because of a fallen tree.
We have removed supplies to 219 in #SK10 #Macclesfield due to a fallen tree which has damaged our equipment. Engineers en route #PowerCut
We are taking numerous calls about trees down in roads across the county; please take extra care when out #StormDoris
Tree down in Hooton Green near the Chimneys Inn. Hooton. Try to void this road. #stormdoris pic.twitter.com/mkPaG5IEs7
It looks like we've lost another tree at County Antrim's Dark Hedges, made famous by @GameOfThrones. Photo from Paul Morgan. #stormdoris pic.twitter.com/M5fsYNGkWX
11.02am GMT11.02am GMT
11:0211:02
QE2 Bridge closeQE2 Bridge close
Highways England has closed the QE2 Bridge over the Thames at Dartford. Expect long delays on the M25 as the bridge is not expected to reopen until 6pm.Highways England has closed the QE2 Bridge over the Thames at Dartford. Expect long delays on the M25 as the bridge is not expected to reopen until 6pm.
Highways England has CLOSED the QE2 Bridge - not expected to reopen until 6pm #stormdoris #Essex https://t.co/MxvnL7KToy pic.twitter.com/6AXMGrMeKMHighways England has CLOSED the QE2 Bridge - not expected to reopen until 6pm #stormdoris #Essex https://t.co/MxvnL7KToy pic.twitter.com/6AXMGrMeKM
The Orwell Bridge on the A14 in Suffolk is also closed because of strong winds.The Orwell Bridge on the A14 in Suffolk is also closed because of strong winds.
Orwell Bridge closed due to strong winds #stormdoris https://t.co/PJqidrACxo pic.twitter.com/GuzvWIdpYJOrwell Bridge closed due to strong winds #stormdoris https://t.co/PJqidrACxo pic.twitter.com/GuzvWIdpYJ
Also closed is A48 Severn Bridge between England and Wales.Also closed is A48 Severn Bridge between England and Wales.
10.46am GMT10.46am GMT
10:4610:46
Labour MPs are doing their best to get out the vote in the byelection in storm-hit Stoke Central.Labour MPs are doing their best to get out the vote in the byelection in storm-hit Stoke Central.
Storm Doris hitting #StokeonTrentCentral hard. Drenched and leaflets like Papier mache. Great team working hard for #Labour4StokeStorm Doris hitting #StokeonTrentCentral hard. Drenched and leaflets like Papier mache. Great team working hard for #Labour4Stoke
Today vote @UKLabour in #stokebyelection. If we let extremism in #stormdoris will be a breeze in comparison to the havoc that will followToday vote @UKLabour in #stokebyelection. If we let extremism in #stormdoris will be a breeze in comparison to the havoc that will follow
10.41am GMT
10:41
Storm Doris has hit London. Here was the scene a little while ago on the Euston Road outside the British Library.
Thanks Storm Doris! #stormdoris #london pic.twitter.com/uF6MRGNivq
10.36am GMT
10:36
Fire crews are working to free a man trapped in van by a fallen tree on the A374 near Torpoint in Cornwall.
The crews are using winches and crash rescue equipment to release the man, according to Cornwall Fire and Rescue.
The road is closed in both directions.
A374 between Antony and Sheviock still closed in both directions - large tree on top of van - working to clear - please avoid area
A fallen tree is also reported to have blocked the A499 north of Worcester.
@DaveThroupEA Big tree just down blocking 2 lanes north and 1 south on #A449 near Hawford just North of #Worcester. Will take some shifting pic.twitter.com/ZCGUoaPYza
10.22am GMT
10:22
Here’s why the Port of Liverpool has been closed.
#stormdoris #NewBrighton #Liverpool pic.twitter.com/4cL5SomxKd
The Maritime and Coastguard warns the public not to get too close to the edge taking photos and videos of stormy seas.
Don't be tempted to get a closer look at the power of #StormDoris - NO photo is worth risking your life for #safetyfirst ©@PaulKingstonNNP pic.twitter.com/exxVwCJX0k
10.18am GMT
10:18
Severin Carrell
Heavy snow saw traffic on one of Scotland’s busiest motorways, the M80, grind to a halt during rush hour, causing chaos for commuters, writes our Scotland editor Severin Carrell.
The M80 was closed in both directions after lorries jack-knifed and drivers slid over the road.
Chaos on the M80 which is one of Scotland's busiest motorways. Completely closed just now with commuters stranded. #snow #StormDoris pic.twitter.com/blATqj7bHZ
Transport Scotland said the motorway, which links Stirlingshire and Glasgow, was shut northbound after junction 5 at Achinkilns and southbound at junction 8 at Denny.
In the Scottish Borders, the council cancelled school buses and taxi services in advance of storm Doris hitting the region. However, schools remained open, leaving parents and children to make their own travel arrangements.
Many other major roads, including the M8 motorway connecting Edinburgh and Glasgow, the A7, A9, A68, A81 and the Edinburgh city bypass were also affected by snow and heavy rain. Transport authorities also closed the snow gates on the B974 Banchory to Fettercairn road in Aberdeenshire.
Transport Scotland also issued warnings about high winds for the Erskine bridge over the Clyde and the Tay road bridge, urging drivers to show caution.
Please be careful on SW Scotland's roads today. Plenty of #EXTREMEWEATHER still around. For updates @trafficscotland https://t.co/m7AaFbAkQt pic.twitter.com/p3e035jXHg
10.16am GMT
10:16
Storm Doris is causing particular havoc to the rail network in the north west. Debris on the line in Port Sunlight and Hoylake has led to delays and cancelled trains.
#StormDoris - Debris blown onto the track by high winds at Port Sunlight is causing delays and cancellations. This is expected until 10:45
#StormDoris - Debris has blown on the track at Hoylake causing delays and cancellations to trains between Bidston and West Kirby.
While flooding is the problem between Lockerbie and Carlisle.
#StormDoris - Flooding between Lockerbie and Carlisle is causing delays of up to 60 minutes. This is expected to continue until 10:45.
10.10am GMT
10:10
Port of Liverpool closed
The Port of Liverpool has been closed amid 100mph wind gusts.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Port of Liverpool is closed. pic.twitter.com/DiPA6n2u3c
10.01am GMT
10:01
The Irish Sea is currently one of the windiest places on earth, according Thomas Smith a geography lecturer at King’s College London.
The Irish Sea is currently one of the windiest places on the planet! #DorisDay https://t.co/0CQhWu4Lq4 @cambecc pic.twitter.com/iaNj3oQ330
9.52am GMT
09:52
Trains from St Pancras cancelled
Damage to overhead power lines in St Albans has caused trains to be cancelled from London’s St Pancras station. Network Rail warns of disruption until at least noon.
My colleague Alexdrana Topping writes:
I’m currently in a taxi going to St Albans crown court for the sentencing of Ian Stewart, because there are currently no Thameslink trains going north from St Pancras.
High winds have brought down electricity lines and the system is currently showing severe delays southbound too.
A lot of unhappy people at the closed barriers at St Pancras, where they are not letting people through.
Tory MP Anna Soubry is facing similar problems.
St Pancras deserted as all trains cancelled #stormdoris pic.twitter.com/92VtCuj43B
Blimey #stormdoris on stationery train at St Pancras and it's rocking in the gales. Now told all services cancelled from St P
9.36am GMT
09:36
The Met Office is warning of injury from falling debris such roof tiles and trees.
The BBC’s Andy Gill posted this video of a fallen tree in Caerns Road in Birkenhead.
Tree blocking Cearns Rd #Oxton #Wirral #stormdoris @BBCNWT @bbcmerseyside pic.twitter.com/k5zysP0KVP
Across the Wirral in central Liverpool scaffolding is the problem.
#StormDoris making a right mess of the scaffolding on Water Street in Liverpool - road partially closed! 🌪🌊 #CapitalReports pic.twitter.com/Gx9RbTQeRp
And watch out for waves on Liverpool’s Albert Dock.
View from the office! Please be careful on the #Waterfront #stormdoris #AlbertDock #Liverpool pic.twitter.com/Fj1pMgf8X2
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9.25am GMT
09:25
BBC Weather reports a wind gust of 94mph in Capel Curig in North Wales.
In the last hour we've had the strongest gust from #StormDoris so far at Capel Curig (NW Wales) with a gust of 94mph! CF