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Storm Imogen set to lash south-west England and south Wales | Storm Imogen set to lash south-west England and south Wales |
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Parts of Britain will be lashed by high winds and heavy rain on Monday as Storm Imogen moves in, forecasters say. | Parts of Britain will be lashed by high winds and heavy rain on Monday as Storm Imogen moves in, forecasters say. |
Southern England and south Wales are expected to face the brunt of gales. | Southern England and south Wales are expected to face the brunt of gales. |
The Met Office has issued an amber "be prepared" wind warning across southern counties and says coastal areas could see giant waves and localised flooding. | The Met Office has issued an amber "be prepared" wind warning across southern counties and says coastal areas could see giant waves and localised flooding. |
Some ferries between the UK and France have been cancelled, rail travel may be disrupted and drivers have been warned that conditions could be difficult. | Some ferries between the UK and France have been cancelled, rail travel may be disrupted and drivers have been warned that conditions could be difficult. |
The M48 Severn Bridge has been closed in both directions to high-sided vehicles because of high winds, although the M4 Second Severn Crossing remains open. | The M48 Severn Bridge has been closed in both directions to high-sided vehicles because of high winds, although the M4 Second Severn Crossing remains open. |
Gusts in south-west England may reach 80mph, with high winds sweeping across the Bristol Channel area to Cardiff and Bristol from the early hours. | Gusts in south-west England may reach 80mph, with high winds sweeping across the Bristol Channel area to Cardiff and Bristol from the early hours. |
The BBC Weather Centre said gusts of 66pmh and 60mph have already been recorded in the Isles of Scilly and Camborne, west Cornwall. | |
The Met Office warning is in place for Wales, South West England, London and South East England. | The Met Office warning is in place for Wales, South West England, London and South East England. |
There are 61 flood warnings in place in England and Wales - meaning flooding is expected - and more than 200 flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible. | |
Rush-hour disruption | Rush-hour disruption |
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." |
The morning rush hour would be "especially impacted", he said. | The morning rush hour would be "especially impacted", he said. |
The Met Office said the strongest winds could affect the M4 and M5 motorways, with wind gusts due to peak form late morning into the afternoon. | |
Travel warnings so far include: | Travel warnings 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. |
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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