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UK weather: Rain and gales cause delays to transport | UK weather: Rain and gales cause delays to transport |
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Travellers faced disruption on Thursday morning after winds of up to 124mph battered the UK overnight. | Travellers faced disruption on Thursday morning after winds of up to 124mph battered the UK overnight. |
There were delays to rail services as a result of falling trees, while flooding and snowfall saw roads closed in some areas. | There were delays to rail services as a result of falling trees, while flooding and snowfall saw roads closed in some areas. |
Hundreds of homes in England and Wales were also left without power after winds brought down power lines. | Hundreds of homes in England and Wales were also left without power after winds brought down power lines. |
The Met Office has yellow "be aware" severe weather warnings in place for many areas of the country on Thursday. | The Met Office has yellow "be aware" severe weather warnings in place for many areas of the country on Thursday. |
The Met Office reported winds of 124mph on Aonach Mor in the Highlands at 09:00 GMT. | The Met Office reported winds of 124mph on Aonach Mor in the Highlands at 09:00 GMT. |
Gusts of 101mph were recorded in Great Dunsell, Cumbria, at 01:00. | Gusts of 101mph were recorded in Great Dunsell, Cumbria, at 01:00. |
Other exposed areas also recorded speeds in excess of 70mph. | Other exposed areas also recorded speeds in excess of 70mph. |
Check out the latest travel and weather news | Check out the latest travel and weather news |
For the latest on the roads visit the BBC's travel news page and keep up to date with incidents and roadworks on the motorways. | For the latest on the roads visit the BBC's travel news page and keep up to date with incidents and roadworks on the motorways. |
Weather warnings and a look ahead with the forecast can be found on the BBC Weather page. | Weather warnings and a look ahead with the forecast can be found on the BBC Weather page. |
Mark Wilson, forecaster with the Met Office, said: "It was a very windy night across much of the UK. | Mark Wilson, forecaster with the Met Office, said: "It was a very windy night across much of the UK. |
"Most of the bad weather will be in the next 24 hours. | "Most of the bad weather will be in the next 24 hours. |
"There will be gusts of 70-80mph in exposed areas and high ground. Those are very strong winds and people should be aware of the winds when out walking. | "There will be gusts of 70-80mph in exposed areas and high ground. Those are very strong winds and people should be aware of the winds when out walking. |
"It is not exceptional for exposed areas at this time of year, but it is still very windy and there will be possible disruption to transport and power supplies." | "It is not exceptional for exposed areas at this time of year, but it is still very windy and there will be possible disruption to transport and power supplies." |
Among weather-related incidents: | Among weather-related incidents: |
Have you been affected by the weather? You can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your experience. | Have you been affected by the weather? You can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your experience. |
Please include a telephone number if you are willing to be contacted by a BBC journalist. | Please include a telephone number if you are willing to be contacted by a BBC journalist. |
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