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| Power being restored after Storm Imogen hits England and Wales | Power being restored after Storm Imogen hits England and Wales |
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| More than a thousand properties remain without power after Storm Imogen brought heavy rain and strong winds. | More than a thousand properties remain without power after Storm Imogen brought heavy rain and strong winds. |
| South-west England and south and mid-Wales bore the brunt, with rail and ferry services disrupted and some schools closed. | 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. |
| An RSPCA inspector is missing after trying to rescue dozens of sea birds at Porthchapel Beach near Penzance | 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 on Tuesday, 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 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. | 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 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 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. |
| 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. | 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 also about 180 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible and to be prepared. | There are also about 180 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible and to be prepared. |
| In other developments: | In other developments: |
| 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 |
| 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 |