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| Storm Eleanor - live updates: Thames Barrier closes as thousands of UK homes left without power amid 100mph winds | Storm Eleanor - live updates: Thames Barrier closes as thousands of UK homes left without power amid 100mph winds |
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| Storm Eleanor has struck the UK overnight, bringing hurricane-force winds, flooding and power cuts to thousands of homes. | Storm Eleanor has struck the UK overnight, bringing hurricane-force winds, flooding and power cuts to thousands of homes. |
| Forecasters warned lives could be at risk from flying debris as the fifth-named storm of the season arrived on Tuesday evening. | Forecasters warned lives could be at risk from flying debris as the fifth-named storm of the season arrived on Tuesday evening. |
| The Met Office said Great Dun Fell, the second highest peak in England's Pennines, was hit by 100mph winds overnight, while parts of Northern Ireland suffered gusts of up to 90mph. | The Met Office said Great Dun Fell, the second highest peak in England's Pennines, was hit by 100mph winds overnight, while parts of Northern Ireland suffered gusts of up to 90mph. |
| An amber weather warning was issued for southern parts of Northern Ireland and northern England as well as southern fringes of Scotland overnight. | An amber weather warning was issued for southern parts of Northern Ireland and northern England as well as southern fringes of Scotland overnight. |
| Around 22,000 houses in Northern Ireland and scores more in England were affected by power cuts. | |
| Northern Ireland Electricity Networks said it restored supply to 10,000 properties but another 12,000 would be without power overnight. | Northern Ireland Electricity Networks said it restored supply to 10,000 properties but another 12,000 would be without power overnight. |
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| A spokesman said: "It's very difficult to make repairs because we have to think about the safety of our employees, most repairs will start at first light." | A spokesman said: "It's very difficult to make repairs because we have to think about the safety of our employees, most repairs will start at first light." |
| The Humber Bridge was closed to high sided vehicles and caravans on Wednesday morning due to the strong winds. | The Humber Bridge was closed to high sided vehicles and caravans on Wednesday morning due to the strong winds. |
| A number of roads were closed due to fallen trees and motorists were warned to avoid all but essential travel. | A number of roads were closed due to fallen trees and motorists were warned to avoid all but essential travel. |
| In England nearly 2,000 homes were hit by power cuts in the Midlands, as well as around 700 in the South West and 460 in Wales. | In England nearly 2,000 homes were hit by power cuts in the Midlands, as well as around 700 in the South West and 460 in Wales. |
| The Environment Agency issued 65 flood warnings and dozens of alerts across the country. | The Environment Agency issued 65 flood warnings and dozens of alerts across the country. |
| The Dartford Crossing bridge was closed overnight on Tuesday due to the dangerous wind speeds and is due to reopen in time for morning rush hour. | The Dartford Crossing bridge was closed overnight on Tuesday due to the dangerous wind speeds and is due to reopen in time for morning rush hour. |
| Vince Crane, of the AA, advised drivers to take extra care in the worsening conditions. | Vince Crane, of the AA, advised drivers to take extra care in the worsening conditions. |
| He said: "Road conditions can quickly deteriorate during very heavy rainfall, with drains becoming swamped or blocked and standing water causing surface spray, reduced visibility and potentially leading to flooding. | He said: "Road conditions can quickly deteriorate during very heavy rainfall, with drains becoming swamped or blocked and standing water causing surface spray, reduced visibility and potentially leading to flooding. |
| "Drivers will need to take extra care and expect delays, even on motorways. | "Drivers will need to take extra care and expect delays, even on motorways. |
| "Strong or sudden gusts of wind are more likely on open stretches of road, when passing bridges or gaps in hedges, or when overtaking high-sided vehicles." | "Strong or sudden gusts of wind are more likely on open stretches of road, when passing bridges or gaps in hedges, or when overtaking high-sided vehicles." |
| In Ireland, roads were closed in parts of Galway due to flash flooding, while around 55,000 ESB Networks customers were left without power on Tuesday evening. | In Ireland, roads were closed in parts of Galway due to flash flooding, while around 55,000 ESB Networks customers were left without power on Tuesday evening. |
| A yellow weather warning covering Wales, England, most of Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland was in place overnight to Wednesday. | A yellow weather warning covering Wales, England, most of Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland was in place overnight to Wednesday. |
| There will be a risk of "injuries and danger to life" from flying debris and large waves along the western coast, the Met Office said. | There will be a risk of "injuries and danger to life" from flying debris and large waves along the western coast, the Met Office said. |
| Meteorologist Emma Sharples said: "There is likely to be some disruption possibly to public transport, bridges and other public services such as mobile phones and people need to be aware that there could be debris as well." | Meteorologist Emma Sharples said: "There is likely to be some disruption possibly to public transport, bridges and other public services such as mobile phones and people need to be aware that there could be debris as well." |
| In Wales, people have been advised to keep a safe distance from the sea as Natural Resources Wales (NRW) issued a series of flood warnings for the south-east, south-west and north coasts. | In Wales, people have been advised to keep a safe distance from the sea as Natural Resources Wales (NRW) issued a series of flood warnings for the south-east, south-west and north coasts. |
| Ceri Jones, from NRW, said: "Large waves could overtop defences and throw up debris - this could easily cause injury or knock you off your feet." | Ceri Jones, from NRW, said: "Large waves could overtop defences and throw up debris - this could easily cause injury or knock you off your feet." |
| Pembrokeshire County Council also issued a warning for several areas, including Amroth and Newgale, where overtopping waves could cause disruption. | Pembrokeshire County Council also issued a warning for several areas, including Amroth and Newgale, where overtopping waves could cause disruption. |
| Additional reporting by PA | Additional reporting by PA |