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Storm Eleanor: Power cuts and road disruption reported | Storm Eleanor: Power cuts and road disruption reported |
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Thousands of homes are without power and roads have been disrupted after Storm Eleanor swept across the UK. | Thousands of homes are without power and roads have been disrupted after Storm Eleanor swept across the UK. |
A Met Office yellow warning for winds of up to 80mph (128kph) is in place for Wales, England, most of Northern Ireland and parts of southern Scotland. | A Met Office yellow warning for winds of up to 80mph (128kph) is in place for Wales, England, most of Northern Ireland and parts of southern Scotland. |
A man was injured after a tree fell on a car in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. | |
There are warnings of possible disruption to public transport, but forecasters say the rain and the winds will ease as the day progresses. | |
More than 12,000 homes have no electricity in Northern Ireland, while there are 2,700 properties without power in England and 460 in Wales. | More than 12,000 homes have no electricity in Northern Ireland, while there are 2,700 properties without power in England and 460 in Wales. |
As Storm Eleanor - the fifth-named storm of the season - approached from the Atlantic, the Met Office said injuries from flying debris were also possible. | As Storm Eleanor - the fifth-named storm of the season - approached from the Atlantic, the Met Office said injuries from flying debris were also possible. |
Its yellow warning is in force until 18:00 GMT. | Its yellow warning is in force until 18:00 GMT. |
BBC Weather presenter Stav Danaos said there would be blustery showers throughout the morning, some of them heavy with hail and thunder. | BBC Weather presenter Stav Danaos said there would be blustery showers throughout the morning, some of them heavy with hail and thunder. |
Northern Ireland, northern England, and south-west Scotland were the first areas to feel the force of the storm, which has now moved out into the North Sea, leaving windy conditions in its wake. | Northern Ireland, northern England, and south-west Scotland were the first areas to feel the force of the storm, which has now moved out into the North Sea, leaving windy conditions in its wake. |
There was also flooding in Galway in the Republic of Ireland, where 97mph gusts were recorded. Gusts of 90mph gusts were recorded in Orlock Head, Northern Ireland. | There was also flooding in Galway in the Republic of Ireland, where 97mph gusts were recorded. Gusts of 90mph gusts were recorded in Orlock Head, Northern Ireland. |
On the UK mainland, the Met Office recorded gusts reaching 79mph in Capel Curig in Wales, and 77mph in West Freugh in Dumfries and Galloway. | On the UK mainland, the Met Office recorded gusts reaching 79mph in Capel Curig in Wales, and 77mph in West Freugh in Dumfries and Galloway. |
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks said trees, branches and other flying debris had brought down power lines and poles, affecting homes in southern counties. | Northern Ireland Electricity Networks said trees, branches and other flying debris had brought down power lines and poles, affecting homes in southern counties. |
In England, almost 2,000 properties are without power in the Midlands, while 700 in the South West and 460 in Wales are without power. | In England, almost 2,000 properties are without power in the Midlands, while 700 in the South West and 460 in Wales are without power. |
A number of roads have been closed due to fallen trees, including two lanes of the clockwise section of the M25 near Chorleywood in Hertfordshire. | A number of roads have been closed due to fallen trees, including two lanes of the clockwise section of the M25 near Chorleywood in Hertfordshire. |
Highways England shut part of the Dartford Crossing - the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge - at 23:00 GMT for safety reasons because of high winds. | Highways England shut part of the Dartford Crossing - the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge - at 23:00 GMT for safety reasons because of high winds. |
But the Dartford tunnel remained operational in both directions and the bridge is expected to reopen before Wednesday morning's rush hour. | But the Dartford tunnel remained operational in both directions and the bridge is expected to reopen before Wednesday morning's rush hour. |
The Severn Crossing between Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire and the Orwell Bridge near Ipswich also closed overnight due to the high winds. | The Severn Crossing between Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire and the Orwell Bridge near Ipswich also closed overnight due to the high winds. |
The Environment Agency says the combination of strong winds and high tides could cause some coastal flooding in the UK. | The Environment Agency says the combination of strong winds and high tides could cause some coastal flooding in the UK. |
There are 50 flood warnings in England, more than 30 in Wales and more than 10 in Scotland. | |
Ferry crossings to and from the Isle of Man have been cancelled as forecasters predict wind speeds in that area could reach 70mph. | Ferry crossings to and from the Isle of Man have been cancelled as forecasters predict wind speeds in that area could reach 70mph. |
Are you in the area affected by Storm Eleanor? If it is safe to do so, please share your experiences with us by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you in the area affected by Storm Eleanor? If it is safe to do so, please share your experiences with us by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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