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| Storm Frank: further flooding expected as gales and rain batter British Isles – live | Storm Frank: further flooding expected as gales and rain batter British Isles – live |
| (35 minutes later) | |
| 6.16am GMT06:16 | |
| Ireland has already witnessed several hours of strong winds and heavy downpours. | |
| Midleton, in County Cork, saw flooding: | |
| Midleton under water tonight #StormFrank pic.twitter.com/w4mFzWnW2s | |
| As did Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny: | |
| Photos from Mark Bolger in Graiguenamanagh tonight where Main Street has flooded #StormFrank pic.twitter.com/LCSqEs3rBQ | |
| Met Éireann, the Irish meteorological service, said Wednesday morning remained “extremely windy”, although winds and rain were expected to ease later. | |
| 6.08am GMT06:08 | |
| Police Scotland has issued a “travel with caution” alert for the whole of Scotland for today, warning that conditions are likely to be hazardous: | |
| If you are travelling, you should ensure you and your vehicle are adequately prepared for the conditions, making sure you have sufficient fuel and supplies such as warm clothing, food and water in the event you are delayed for several hours. | |
| Charge your mobile phone and plan your route as well as alternative routes. | |
| 5.59am GMT05:59 | |
| These images from BBC Weather show how Storm Frank has moved in from the south-west, first of all hitting Ireland and Northern Ireland overnight on Tuesday-into-Wednesday: | |
| RADAR: Extent of rain across the UK at 3am. Weather front heading to Wales and England now... #StormFrank Tomasz S pic.twitter.com/yBzRG8D1bk | |
| Then sweeping up through the west and north of England and Scotland – and across Wales – this morning: | |
| Forecast for 8am - rain and gales sweeping western Britain. Dangerous waves around coasts. Tomasz S pic.twitter.com/0KyKb3qgku | |
| 5.33am GMT05:33 | 5.33am GMT05:33 |
| Opening summary | Opening summary |
| Claire Phipps | Claire Phipps |
| Hot on the heels of Storms Desmond and Eva, which prompted mass flooding, especially across the north of England, Storm Frank is lashing the British Isles on Wednesday, bringing with it more rain and gale-force winds. | Hot on the heels of Storms Desmond and Eva, which prompted mass flooding, especially across the north of England, Storm Frank is lashing the British Isles on Wednesday, bringing with it more rain and gale-force winds. |
| Here’s a round-up of what’s happened so far overnight, and what’s expected throughout the day: | Here’s a round-up of what’s happened so far overnight, and what’s expected throughout the day: |
| Updated at 5.39am GMT | Updated at 5.39am GMT |