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| Storm Imogen begins to lash south-west England and south Wales | |
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| Parts of Britain have been lashed by high winds and heavy rain as Storm Imogen moves in. | |
| Southern England and south Wales are expected to face the brunt of gales, which have already hit 73mph in Avonmouth near Bristol. | |
| Morning rush hour will be "especially impacted", and the strongest winds could affect the M4 and M5 motorways later, the Met Office said. | |
| There is travel disruption, with some UK to France ferries cancelled. | |
| Rail travel may also be affected 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. |
| 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. |
| Gusts in south-west England may reach 80mph, with high winds sweeping across the Bristol Channel area to Cardiff and Bristol. | |
| Gusts of 69mph and 67mph have been recorded in the Isle of Portland in Dorset and in Shoreham, West Sussex, respectively. | |
| There are more than 65 flood warnings in place in England and Wales - meaning flooding is expected - and more than 200 flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible. | There are more than 65 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." |
| 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. |
| 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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