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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.
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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."
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