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UK hit with high winds as Storm Herminia rolls in UK hit with high winds as Storm Herminia rolls in
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Storm Herminia sent huge waves crashing over this lighthouse in south-west CornwallStorm Herminia sent huge waves crashing over this lighthouse in south-west Cornwall
Yellow warnings for wind and heavy rain have been issued for parts of the UK as a new storm arrives in the wake of Éowyn.Yellow warnings for wind and heavy rain have been issued for parts of the UK as a new storm arrives in the wake of Éowyn.
The Met Office says Storm Herminia, which first hit parts of Spain and France, brings with it the possibility of injuries and "danger to life". Storm Éowyn left two people dead after hitting the UK earlier this week. The Met Office says Storm Herminia, which first hit parts of Spain and France, brings with it the possibility of injuries and "danger to life". Storm Éowyn left two people dead after hitting the UK last week.
While the majority of the weather warnings cover most of England, heavy rain is also forecast for Northern Ireland, Wales and southern Scotland into Monday. While the majority of Monday's weather warnings cover most of England, heavy rain is also forecast for Northern Ireland, Wales and southern Scotland.
High winds from the new storm have brought power cuts to thousands across the south-west of England, where there have also been reports of flooding.High winds from the new storm have brought power cuts to thousands across the south-west of England, where there have also been reports of flooding.
The strongest of the winds are in southern and western parts of the UK - areas that largely escaped Éowyn. A yellow wind warning runs until 07:00 GMT on Monday and covers large swathes of southern England, the North West, the West Midlands and Yorkshire.
Thousands of properties have been left without power in Devon and Cornwall, and there were reports of flooding and downed trees on several roads across south-west England. Gusts of 55-65mph (89-105km/h) are possible overnight and there is a small chance they could reach 80mph, the Met Office said.
Residents have been urged to stay away from the coast due to crashing waves. This could cause damage to buildings, such as tiles coming off roofs, and cause disruption to transport.
Dozens of flood warnings and alerts are in place across southern and central England. National Rail is advising commuters to check before they travel - specifically for those using ScotRail, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, LNER, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express services.
Flooding has also disrupted some travel routes.
Floodwater between Par and Newquay in Cornwall blocked a rail line, which led to the cancellation of trains running between the two stations on Sunday morning but they later resumed.
Some flights from Cornwall Airport Newquay and Exeter Airport have been delayed, cancelled or rerouted.
Forecast: More stormy weather ahead as Herminia approachesForecast: More stormy weather ahead as Herminia approaches
Gusts are expected to reach 70mph (112km/h) or more around exposed coasts, while areas inland can expect wind gusts of up to 50mph. Berry Head, in Devon, recorded gusts of 83mph on Sunday morning. Another yellow warning for strong and gusty winds is in place from 06:00 on Monday until the same time on Tuesday in Wales and southern parts of England.
There is also a chance that a short-lived swathe of even stronger gusts could push northwards across England overnight into Monday. A yellow warning for periods of heavy rain that could cause some flooding of roads and properties had been issued for the West Midlands and most of Wales until 23:59 on Monday.
Heavy rain will move in across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and southern Scotland, with 10-20mm (nearly an inch) of rain expected to fall on Sunday. The Met Office expects 20mm to 40mm to fall quite widely and 50mm to 70mm on higher ground.
This is expected to continue into Monday, and there will be an increased risk of flooding across southern parts of England, Wales and the Midlands - with the ground already saturated in many areas following Éowyn. Gusts are expected to reach 70mph or more around exposed coasts, while areas inland can expect wind gusts of up to 50mph, forecasters warn.
On Sunday morning, 83mph gusts of wind were recorded in Berry Head, Devon, and 81mph was recorded in Capelcurig, North Wales.
Elsewhere on Sunday, seven American students had to be rescued off the coast of western Wales by the RNLI volunteers after becoming stranded on a tidal island in stormy conditions.
In Somerset, staff at Sainsbury's supermarket had to sweep water out of a store as major flooding hit parts of the county.
A full list of weather warnings can be found here.A full list of weather warnings can be found here.
Storm Herminia was named by the Spanish weather service Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet) on Friday. Heavy rains and wind battered the north of the country, with gusts exceeding 62mph being recorded.Storm Herminia was named by the Spanish weather service Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet) on Friday. Heavy rains and wind battered the north of the country, with gusts exceeding 62mph being recorded.
Floodwaters caused by the storm also left cars and buildings submerged in western France.Floodwaters caused by the storm also left cars and buildings submerged in western France.
A British sailor is also missing off the French coast after his yacht was found "eviscerated", French authorities said.
Herminia is not powerful enough over the UK to be named a storm by the Met Office - unlike the far more powerful Éowyn, which left a trail of destruction and disruption after causing several rare red weather warnings.Herminia is not powerful enough over the UK to be named a storm by the Met Office - unlike the far more powerful Éowyn, which left a trail of destruction and disruption after causing several rare red weather warnings.
The Met Office said Éowyn was "probably the strongest storm" to hit the UK in at least 10 years.The Met Office said Éowyn was "probably the strongest storm" to hit the UK in at least 10 years.
Two people were killed on Friday after trees fell on their cars. A 19-year-old died in East Ayrshire, Scotland, while a 20-year-old man was killed in County Donegal, Ireland.Two people were killed on Friday after trees fell on their cars. A 19-year-old died in East Ayrshire, Scotland, while a 20-year-old man was killed in County Donegal, Ireland.
Thousands of properties across the UK were still without power on Sunday after Éowyn caused widespread damage to electricity infrastructure in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.Thousands of properties across the UK were still without power on Sunday after Éowyn caused widespread damage to electricity infrastructure in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
At the storm's height, nearly a million properties were without power across the British Isles, while many road and railways were blocked.At the storm's height, nearly a million properties were without power across the British Isles, while many road and railways were blocked.
With additional reporting by Lucy Clarke-BillingsWith additional reporting by Lucy Clarke-Billings
The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings for wind and heavy rain on Sunday and MondayThe Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings for wind and heavy rain on Sunday and Monday
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