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Storm Barney hits UK with winds in excess of 80mph Storm Barney hits UK with winds in excess of 80mph
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Storm Barney, the UK's second named storm, has arrived and is affecting parts of Wales and southern England with gusts in excess of 80mph. Storm Barney is causing disruption in parts of Wales and southern England, with gusts of wind recorded at 85mph.
More than 7,500 customers are without power in Wales, and about 2,220 homes in Oxfordshire. Barney - the second UK storm strong enough to be named - has left more than 7,500 customers without power in Wales, and about 2,220 in Oxfordshire.
Train services have been disrupted in many areas because of high winds and trees on the lines, including across the Midlands and Great Northern routes. Train services have been disrupted in many areas because of high winds and trees on the lines, including parts of the Midlands and Great Northern routes.
The severe gales are moving east but winds will slow after midnight.The severe gales are moving east but winds will slow after midnight.
BBC forecasters say there will be a "short, sharp burst" of very strong winds, particularly across north Wales and the Midlands.BBC forecasters say there will be a "short, sharp burst" of very strong winds, particularly across north Wales and the Midlands.
Gusts of 85mph have been recorded in Aberdaron, 79mph in Pembrey Sands and 61mph in Bristol.Gusts of 85mph have been recorded in Aberdaron, 79mph in Pembrey Sands and 61mph in Bristol.
Yellow "be aware" warnings for wind have been issued for Wales, along with southern, central and eastern England. The Met Office has issued yellow "be aware" warnings for wind in Wales, and southern, central and eastern England.
There were also yellow warnings for rain for southern Scotland.There were also yellow warnings for rain for southern Scotland.
The impact of Storm Barney is being felt across a large swathe of England and Wales:The impact of Storm Barney is being felt across a large swathe of England and Wales:
Barney comes in the wake of Storm Abigail, which left many homes without power and schools closed in parts of Scotland.
'Storm selfies''Storm selfies'
The Met Office said winds would be strongest over exposed hills, coasts and headlands.The Met Office said winds would be strongest over exposed hills, coasts and headlands.
For Wednesday, there are also yellow warnings for wind in Northern Ireland and wind and rain across southern Scotland.For Wednesday, there are also yellow warnings for wind in Northern Ireland and wind and rain across southern Scotland.
Heavy rain has already caused damage in Wales, Cumbria and north-east England, as rivers burst their banks flooding roads, farmland and train tracks.Heavy rain has already caused damage in Wales, Cumbria and north-east England, as rivers burst their banks flooding roads, farmland and train tracks.
The Met Office warned that more flooding and disruption could be caused when heavy rain falls on already saturated ground in the next few days.The Met Office warned that more flooding and disruption could be caused when heavy rain falls on already saturated ground in the next few days.
The Environment Agency has 10 flood warnings in place - meaning "flooding is expected and immediate action is required".The Environment Agency has 10 flood warnings in place - meaning "flooding is expected and immediate action is required".
The agency has warned that taking selfies as storms hit the coastline could put people's lives in danger.The agency has warned that taking selfies as storms hit the coastline could put people's lives in danger.
Duty flood risk manager Neil Davies said: "The power of Mother Nature is a fascination to us all - and taking storm selfies may seem exhilarating - but over the last few years we've had an increasing number of people putting themselves and family members at severe risk along coastal paths and promenades." Duty flood risk manager Neil Davies said: "Over the last few years we've had an increasing number of people putting themselves and family members at severe risk along coastal paths and promenades."
Widespread damageWidespread damage
Barney is the second storm considered strong enough to be given a name under a new system introduced by the Met Office and its Irish counterpart Met Eireann.Barney is the second storm considered strong enough to be given a name under a new system introduced by the Met Office and its Irish counterpart Met Eireann.
Storm Abigail caused widespread damage last week, leaving more than 20,000 homes without power and forcing schools to close in Shetland and the Western Isles.Storm Abigail caused widespread damage last week, leaving more than 20,000 homes without power and forcing schools to close in Shetland and the Western Isles.
The Highlands and Islands were worst hit by gusts of 84mph, while the rest of the UK experienced thundery showers, gales and flooding.The Highlands and Islands were worst hit by gusts of 84mph, while the rest of the UK experienced thundery showers, gales and flooding.
Forecasters said the unsettled weather was the result of a series of low pressure systems moving in from the Atlantic.Forecasters said the unsettled weather was the result of a series of low pressure systems moving in from the Atlantic.
They say there is due to be a change in the weather at the end of the week, with colder air spreading from the north and bringing wintry showers to northern parts of the UK, particularly over the hills. They say there is due to be a change in the weather at the end of the week, with colder air spreading from the north and bringing wintry showers to northern parts of the UK.
Are you in an area set to be affected by Storm Barney? You can share your comments and experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.Are you in an area set to be affected by Storm Barney? You can share your comments and experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
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