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Storm Gertrude: Gales cause chaos across parts of UK Storm Gertrude: Gales cause chaos across parts of UK
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Storm Gertrude is sweeping across parts of the UK with winds of more than 90mph causing damage and travel disruption. Storm Gertrude is sweeping across parts of the UK with winds of more than 100mph causing damage to buildings, travel disruption and power cuts.
There are more than 40 flood warnings for Scotland, which has been worst-hit by the storm, and a Met Office "danger to life" warning of wind for Shetland. In Edinburgh, a man was hospitalised after being struck by flying debris, and a rare Met Office "danger to life" wind warning is in place for Shetland.
More than 10,000 homes have been left without power, and trains and ferries have been cancelled. Power lines have been brought down in Northern Ireland. At least 4,000 homes are without power in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Trains, flights and ferries have been cancelled and roads and bridges shut.
Authorities warned of possible flooding in England and Wales. There are flood warnings across the UK.
It has issued seven flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and more than 40 flood alerts, with River Ouse in North Yorkshire and the Severn at Shrewsbury expected to reach particularly high levels.
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Wind speeds are expected to reach 65mph in north-east England, and to push close to 80mph in North Yorkshire later. In Scotland, which has been worst hit by the storm, more than 40 flood warnings are in place, and gusts of wind reaching 105mph have been recorded at Lerwick in Shetland.
Forecasters have warned of dangerous conditions and urged people to secure loose garden furniture. In Northern Ireland, high winds brought down power lines and trees - including the famous trees at Dark Hedges in Armoy, County Antrim, which feature in the HBO series Game of Thrones.
A wind gust reaching a maximum of 105mph was recorded at Lerwick, Shetland. In Edinburgh, a man has been knocked down by flying debris and is being treated for head injuries at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. In Wales, the M48 Severn Bridge was temporarily closed after a lorry overturned, and Storm Gertrude continues to bring winds of up to 80mph and rain. There are seven flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, in place.
The Met Office red warning of wind, meaning danger to life, for Shetland will remain in place until 16:00 GMT. It has also issued amber "be prepared" and yellow "be aware" warnings for other areas of Scotland and large parts of the rest of the UK. In England, eight flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, are in place, with particularly high levels expected at the River Ouse in North Yorkshire and the Severn at Shrewsbury. There are also more than 40 flood alerts in place.
In other developments:In other developments:
A band of rain is expected to move in from the north west on Friday evening and quickly turn to snow across central Scotland. Frequent snow showers are then expected overnight and well into Saturday.A band of rain is expected to move in from the north west on Friday evening and quickly turn to snow across central Scotland. Frequent snow showers are then expected overnight and well into Saturday.
Frequent and heavy wintry showers are also expected across northern parts of England during Saturday.Frequent and heavy wintry showers are also expected across northern parts of England during Saturday.
Coastal warningCoastal warning
Neil Davies, national flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said communities in southern and northern England should be alert for possible flooding. The Met Office has issued yellow "be aware" warnings of rain for the regions.Neil Davies, national flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said communities in southern and northern England should be alert for possible flooding. The Met Office has issued yellow "be aware" warnings of rain for the regions.
"Teams from the Environment Agency will be out over the weekend continuing their work to check and repair flood defences as well as clearing watercourses and offering help and advice to communities still recovering from the impacts of flooding over Christmas," he said."Teams from the Environment Agency will be out over the weekend continuing their work to check and repair flood defences as well as clearing watercourses and offering help and advice to communities still recovering from the impacts of flooding over Christmas," he said.
He warned of high tides and large waves in coastal areas, and advised people to take extra care and to avoid the temptation to go "wave watching".He warned of high tides and large waves in coastal areas, and advised people to take extra care and to avoid the temptation to go "wave watching".
Some buildings have been severely damaged by the high winds. Police Scotland responded to reports of storm damage in Glasgow's Renfield Street, West Regent Street and the city's main thoroughfare The Broomielaw has been closed owing to an unsafe building.Some buildings have been severely damaged by the high winds. Police Scotland responded to reports of storm damage in Glasgow's Renfield Street, West Regent Street and the city's main thoroughfare The Broomielaw has been closed owing to an unsafe building.
West coast ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne has also warned of disruption to its services. All 26 routes have been affected either by cancellations or delays.West coast ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne has also warned of disruption to its services. All 26 routes have been affected either by cancellations or delays.
In Omagh, County Tyrone, firefighters were called to an unusual rescue to save a pet rabbit called Bumper who was blown onto the roof of a house by Storm Gertrude.In Omagh, County Tyrone, firefighters were called to an unusual rescue to save a pet rabbit called Bumper who was blown onto the roof of a house by Storm Gertrude.
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