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| Storm Imogen lashing parts of England and Wales | Storm Imogen lashing parts of England and Wales |
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| Parts of southern Britain have been lashed by heavy rain and winds of up to 96mph after Storm Imogen swept in. | Parts of southern Britain have been lashed by heavy rain and winds of up to 96mph after Storm Imogen swept in. |
| The bad weather is moving eastwards, with the strongest gust so far recorded at The Needles off the Isle of Wight. | The bad weather is moving eastwards, with the strongest gust so far recorded at The Needles off the Isle of Wight. |
| More than 5,000 homes are without power in south-west England, south and mid-Wales and the Midlands. | More than 5,000 homes are without power in south-west England, south and mid-Wales and the Midlands. |
| Rail services are disrupted, some cross-Channel ferries are cancelled and drivers are urged to take extra care, especially on the M4 and M5 motorways. | Rail services are disrupted, some cross-Channel ferries are cancelled and drivers are urged to take extra care, especially on the M4 and M5 motorways. |
| The Met Office has issued an amber "be prepared" wind warning for Wales, south-west England, London and south-east England and says coastal areas could see giant waves and localised flooding. | The Met Office has issued an amber "be prepared" wind warning for Wales, south-west England, London and south-east England and says coastal areas could see giant waves and localised flooding. |
| BBC Weather forecaster Peter Sloss said Storm Imogen had brought the most widespread period of severe gales to southern Britain since the winter of 2013-14. | |
| Winds of 70-80mph have been recorded in many areas, including 78mph in the Isles of Scilly and 74mph in Mumbles, near Swansea. | |
| The sea state could reach "phenomenal" - the highest level on the World Meteorological Scale - at times around western coasts, with waves of more than 14m (46ft) forecast. | |
| There are nearly 60 flood warnings in place in England and Wales - meaning flooding is expected - and more than 200 flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible. | There are nearly 60 flood warnings in place in England and Wales - meaning flooding is expected - and more than 200 flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible. |
| Met Office forecaster Craig Snell said: "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. | Met Office forecaster Craig Snell said: "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." |
| Problems so far include: | Problems so far include: |
| BBC Weather | BBC Weather |
| Environment Agency flood warnings for England and Wales | Environment Agency flood warnings for England and Wales |
| Flood warnings for Scotland | Flood warnings for Scotland |
| Gary Webb, of Highways England, said: "We would encourage drivers, especially those driving high-sided vehicles, motorcycles or considering a trip with a caravan, to consider driving conditions before setting off as they could be difficult. | Gary Webb, of Highways England, said: "We would encourage drivers, especially those driving high-sided vehicles, motorcycles or considering a trip with a caravan, to consider driving conditions before setting off as they could be difficult. |
| "If you do have to make a journey by road be prepared, plan your journey in advance and check the latest weather conditions along your route. | "If you do have to make a journey by road be prepared, plan your journey in advance and check the latest weather conditions along your route. |
| "Be aware of sudden gusts of wind, and give high-sided vehicles, caravans, and motorbikes plenty of space. In the event of persistent high winds we may need to close bridges to traffic for a period, so please be alert for warnings of closures and follow signed diversion routes." | "Be aware of sudden gusts of wind, and give high-sided vehicles, caravans, and motorbikes plenty of space. In the event of persistent high winds we may need to close bridges to traffic for a period, so please be alert for warnings of closures and follow signed diversion routes." |
| This could affect the Severn crossings and structures as far east as the QEII Bridge at Dartford, Highways England said. | This could affect the Severn crossings and structures as far east as the QEII Bridge at Dartford, Highways England said. |
| Forecasters said winds would gradually ease through the afternoon and evening. | Forecasters said winds would gradually ease through the afternoon and evening. |
| Live flood warnings from the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency | Live flood warnings from the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency |
| Are you affected by Storm Imogen? Email your experiences to haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you affected by Storm Imogen? Email your experiences to haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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