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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 disruptionRush-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 WeatherBBC Weather
Environment Agency flood warnings for England and WalesEnvironment Agency flood warnings for England and Wales
Flood warnings for ScotlandFlood 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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