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| Storm Imogen warning halts south coast and Channel Islands ferries | Storm Imogen warning halts south coast and Channel Islands ferries |
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| Ferry services have been cancelled because of severe weather warnings for the south and west of England as Storm Imogen approaches. | Ferry services have been cancelled because of severe weather warnings for the south and west of England as Storm Imogen approaches. |
| The Met Office has warned of gusts of up to 80mph in coastal areas. | The Met Office has warned of gusts of up to 80mph in coastal areas. |
| High winds have meant the M48 Severn Bridge crossing between Gloucestershire and Wales has been closed to high-sided vehicles in both directions. | |
| Highways England said there was an increased risk of lorries, caravans and motorbikes "being blown over". | Highways England said there was an increased risk of lorries, caravans and motorbikes "being blown over". |
| The weather has already led to some ferry disruption. Some evening services have been cancelled and other services will not run on Monday. | |
| Highways England has urged drivers of lorries, vehicles towing caravans and motorcyclists to "take extra care" and delay their journeys if the "weather becomes severe". | Highways England has urged drivers of lorries, vehicles towing caravans and motorcyclists to "take extra care" and delay their journeys if the "weather becomes severe". |
| Drivers wishing to cross the River Severn were advised to use the M4 (Second Severn Crossing). | |
| A spokesman previously warned speed restrictions or closures would have to be introduced if the wind speeds became too high. | |
| The QEII Bridge in Dartford, Kent, could also be affected, they said. | |
| "We are keeping a close eye on the situation. There is a greater likelihood that there may be restrictions on the Severn crossing." | "We are keeping a close eye on the situation. There is a greater likelihood that there may be restrictions on the Severn crossing." |
| The Commodore Goodwill 18:30 GMT Portsmouth to Guernsey crossing and DFDS Seaways 23:30 Newhaven to Dieppe service have both been cancelled. | The Commodore Goodwill 18:30 GMT Portsmouth to Guernsey crossing and DFDS Seaways 23:30 Newhaven to Dieppe service have both been cancelled. |
| Sea conditions also meant one of the operator's Dover to Calais ferries was delayed earlier on Sunday. Storm Imogen warning halts ferries | Sea conditions also meant one of the operator's Dover to Calais ferries was delayed earlier on Sunday. Storm Imogen warning halts ferries |
| The St Malo to Jersey ferry service was brought forward by three hours. | The St Malo to Jersey ferry service was brought forward by three hours. |
| All sailings between the Channel Islands, St Malo and the UK have been halted on Monday because of the expected stormy weather conditions. | All sailings between the Channel Islands, St Malo and the UK have been halted on Monday because of the expected stormy weather conditions. |
| Brittany Ferries has cancelled and delayed services between Portsmouth, Santander and Bilbao for the next few days. Crossings between Poole and Cherbourg have also been halted on Monday. | Brittany Ferries has cancelled and delayed services between Portsmouth, Santander and Bilbao for the next few days. Crossings between Poole and Cherbourg have also been halted on Monday. |
| The Met Office said Storm Imogen was likely to affect the Bristol Channel area and coastal areas of Sussex and Kent between 03:00 GMT and 18:00 GMT. | The Met Office said Storm Imogen was likely to affect the Bristol Channel area and coastal areas of Sussex and Kent between 03:00 GMT and 18:00 GMT. |
| A yellow warning of rain is already in place for Devon, Torbay, Somerset, north Somerset and Plymouth. | A yellow warning of rain is already in place for Devon, Torbay, Somerset, north Somerset and Plymouth. |
| There are 35 flood warnings in place in England, including five on the River Avon in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, indicating that flooding is expected and "immediate action is required". | There are 35 flood warnings in place in England, including five on the River Avon in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, indicating that flooding is expected and "immediate action is required". |
| Fifteen racehorses had to be rescued from a champion trainer's yard in Ditcheat, Somerset, overnight after flash floods hit their stables. | Fifteen racehorses had to be rescued from a champion trainer's yard in Ditcheat, Somerset, overnight after flash floods hit their stables. |
| Large waves are also expected to cause flooding to coastal properties in several locations in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. | Large waves are also expected to cause flooding to coastal properties in several locations in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. |
| 'Damage to structures' | 'Damage to structures' |
| Forecaster Craig Snell said: "We have issued a broad yellow warning of wind that encompasses Cardiff, Bristol and into the Thames Estuary. | Forecaster Craig Snell said: "We have issued a broad yellow warning of wind that encompasses Cardiff, Bristol and into the Thames Estuary. |
| "There is an amber warning for wind mainly focused on Devon and Cornwall but stretching into central England on Monday morning. | "There is an amber warning for wind mainly focused on Devon and Cornwall but stretching into central England on Monday morning. |
| "This means people should be prepared for disruption to travel on roads, rail, bridges and ferries and we could see possible damage to structures and downed trees risk affecting power. | "This means people should be prepared for disruption to travel on roads, rail, bridges and ferries and we could see possible damage to structures and downed trees risk affecting power. |
| "The wind will be combined with some hefty showers with some thunder along the south coast." | "The wind will be combined with some hefty showers with some thunder along the south coast." |