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Storm Imogen leaves homes without power across England and Wales Power being restored after Storm Imogen hits England and Wales
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Thousands of properties are without power after Storm Imogen's heavy rain and high-speed winds battered Britain. More than a thousand properties remain without power after Storm Imogen brought heavy rain and strong winds.
The brunt of the bad weather affected south-west England and south and mid-Wales - with most homes still without power being in Devon and Cornwall. South-west England and south and mid-Wales bore the brunt, with rail and ferry services disrupted and some schools closed.
Waves of up to 19.1m (63ft) were measured off the Cornish coast, and winds of 70-80mph felt in many areas.Waves of up to 19.1m (63ft) were measured off the Cornish coast, and winds of 70-80mph felt in many areas.
Rail services were disrupted, some cross-Channel ferries cancelled and drivers urged to take extra care. An RSPCA inspector is missing after trying to rescue dozens of sea birds at Porthchapel Beach near Penzance
Although the eye of the storm passed on Monday night, high tides and large waves are expected to continue along the south coast of England, forecasters warned. Although the eye of the storm passed on Monday night, high tides and large waves are expected to continue along the south coast of England on Tuesday, forecasters warned.
'Phenomenal''Phenomenal'
Winds of more than 70mph were recorded in many areas, including 81mph in the Isles of Scilly, 84mph in Pembrey Sands, Carmarthenshire and 96mph at The Needles off the Isle of Wight. Winds of more than 80mph were recorded in many areas, including 81mph on the Isles of Scilly, 84mph in Pembrey Sands, Carmarthenshire, and 96mph at The Needles, off the Isle of Wight.
The Met Office said "phenomenal" sea conditions were recorded at several points offshore. Defined as waves of more than 14m (46ft), it is the highest level on the World Meteorological Scale. The Met Office said "phenomenal" sea conditions were also measured at several points offshore. Defined as waves of more than 14m (46ft), it is the highest level on the World Meteorological Scale.
The Environment Agency has more than 50 flood warnings in place, meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required. These include several put in place by Natural Resources Wales. More than 50 Environment Agency flood warnings are in place, meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required. These include several put in place by Natural Resources Wales.
There are about 180 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible and be prepared. There are also about 180 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible and to be prepared.
In other developments:In other developments:
Highways England issued a severe weather alert, warning drivers - especially those in high-sided vehicles, on motorcycles or considering a trip with a caravan - to take extra care.
Motorists were being urged to be particularly aware when travelling on the M4 and M5 motorways.
BBC WeatherBBC Weather
Environment Agency flood warnings for England and WalesEnvironment Agency flood warnings for England and Wales
Flood warnings for ScotlandFlood warnings for Scotland
BBC Weather expert Peter Sloss said there had not been winds as strong across such a wide area of southern Britain since two winters ago.
Live flood warnings from the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection AgencyLive 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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