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| Storm Imogen batters Britain with strong winds and rain - latest updates | Storm Imogen batters Britain with strong winds and rain - latest updates |
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| 10.08am GMT | |
| 10:08 | |
| River search under way for missing man | |
| A major river search is under way for a man missing in Taunton. | |
| The Press Association reports that Avon and Somerset Police were alerted at 8.15am by a member of the public to reports that a man had entered the River Tone, near to Priory Bridge Road. A police spokesman said: | |
| We were called just about 8.15am by a member of the public to reports of a man in the River Tone. We are in attendance with the ambulance and fire service and we are searching for the man. As yet we have not found anyone. | |
| The spokesman added that inquiries were under way to try and establish how the man entered the water. | |
| 9.50am GMT | |
| 09:50 | |
| The BBC reports that the following schools in Cornwall have been affected: | |
| 9.45am GMT | 9.45am GMT |
| 09:45 | 09:45 |
| A simple tennis ball test at Weston-Super-Mare demostrates the strength of the wind. | A simple tennis ball test at Weston-Super-Mare demostrates the strength of the wind. |
| Tennis ball test. Storm #Imogen at Weston-Super-Mare beach. #storm https://t.co/PTNcb6JmWl | Tennis ball test. Storm #Imogen at Weston-Super-Mare beach. #storm https://t.co/PTNcb6JmWl |
| 9.19am GMT | 9.19am GMT |
| 09:19 | 09:19 |
| The bad weather is disrupting both sea and air travel. | The bad weather is disrupting both sea and air travel. |
| DFDS and P&O ferries between Dover and Calais are affected, while services from Liverpool to Dublin and from Newhaven to Dieppe are cancelled. | DFDS and P&O ferries between Dover and Calais are affected, while services from Liverpool to Dublin and from Newhaven to Dieppe are cancelled. |
| There are major delays and cancellations on Brittany Ferries crossings between south coast ports and northern France, while journeys between the UK and Spain in the coming days are also disrupted. | There are major delays and cancellations on Brittany Ferries crossings between south coast ports and northern France, while journeys between the UK and Spain in the coming days are also disrupted. |
| A spokesman for Gatwick Airport warned: “Due to air traffic restrictions due to adverse weather, some flights may be subject to delay. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flight with their airline.” | A spokesman for Gatwick Airport warned: “Due to air traffic restrictions due to adverse weather, some flights may be subject to delay. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flight with their airline.” |
| 9.17am GMT | 9.17am GMT |
| 09:17 | 09:17 |
| So far #StormImogen has brought a max gust of 96mph to Needles Old Battery. Warnings are still in force https://t.co/BEQkezhE3z | So far #StormImogen has brought a max gust of 96mph to Needles Old Battery. Warnings are still in force https://t.co/BEQkezhE3z |
| 8.58am GMT | 8.58am GMT |
| 08:58 | 08:58 |
| Britain’s trampolines are flying! | Britain’s trampolines are flying! |
| It's not every day you get to take a trampoline down off a conservatory roof!! #imogen #notjustfires pic.twitter.com/5WmZxoLuJr | It's not every day you get to take a trampoline down off a conservatory roof!! #imogen #notjustfires pic.twitter.com/5WmZxoLuJr |
| #StormImogen is so strong my trampoline has had a trip and a fall pic.twitter.com/0oTcAUW4Ah | #StormImogen is so strong my trampoline has had a trip and a fall pic.twitter.com/0oTcAUW4Ah |
| Thank you #StormImogen kids trampoline upside thanks to you 😡🌪💨 pic.twitter.com/M1N8Ad1AZo | Thank you #StormImogen kids trampoline upside thanks to you 😡🌪💨 pic.twitter.com/M1N8Ad1AZo |
| Windy at the airport! We even acquired a second trampoline from next door which hurdled the fence! #StormImogen pic.twitter.com/jlHv0OE6bg | Windy at the airport! We even acquired a second trampoline from next door which hurdled the fence! #StormImogen pic.twitter.com/jlHv0OE6bg |
| A trampoline's been blown into the road at Helston on Clodgey Way #StormImogen pic.twitter.com/8xgsQPDlJu | A trampoline's been blown into the road at Helston on Clodgey Way #StormImogen pic.twitter.com/8xgsQPDlJu |
| 8.55am GMT | 8.55am GMT |
| 08:55 | 08:55 |
| This pressure sequence video from the Met Office shows the arrival of Storm Imogen on UK shores. | This pressure sequence video from the Met Office shows the arrival of Storm Imogen on UK shores. |
| This pressure sequence shows the arrival of #StormImogen with the strongest winds across southern areas.https://t.co/9QKFCoJdxk | This pressure sequence shows the arrival of #StormImogen with the strongest winds across southern areas.https://t.co/9QKFCoJdxk |
| 8.50am GMT | 8.50am GMT |
| 08:50 | 08:50 |
| The bad weather has been affecting some schools, the BBC reports. Tintagel primary school in Cornwall is closed and Cury school won’t open until 10am because of a power cut. | The bad weather has been affecting some schools, the BBC reports. Tintagel primary school in Cornwall is closed and Cury school won’t open until 10am because of a power cut. |
| 8.46am GMT | 8.46am GMT |
| 08:46 | 08:46 |
| One Twitter user reports that the beach in Exmouth seems to have expanded quite a bit. | One Twitter user reports that the beach in Exmouth seems to have expanded quite a bit. |
| Extraordinary scene in Exmouth. The Beach has moved onto Queens Drive !! #StormImogen @bbcdevon @simonbatesuk pic.twitter.com/VnFHm6nBU7 | Extraordinary scene in Exmouth. The Beach has moved onto Queens Drive !! #StormImogen @bbcdevon @simonbatesuk pic.twitter.com/VnFHm6nBU7 |
| Waves are crashing into Lyme Regis. | Waves are crashing into Lyme Regis. |
| Quick phone snap of #lymeregis with #StormImogen pounding the Cobb pic.twitter.com/sFekDhIUDN | Quick phone snap of #lymeregis with #StormImogen pounding the Cobb pic.twitter.com/sFekDhIUDN |
| Meanwhile, at the Headland Hotel: | Meanwhile, at the Headland Hotel: |
| #StormImogen has arrived! We think you should escape the storm and snuggle up in front of one of our open fires! pic.twitter.com/fsaqLjfyh9 | #StormImogen has arrived! We think you should escape the storm and snuggle up in front of one of our open fires! pic.twitter.com/fsaqLjfyh9 |
| 8.36am GMT | 8.36am GMT |
| 08:36 | 08:36 |
| You can share your eyewitness accounts, photos and videos or news tips direct with our journalists by email, text or via a tweet. You can also do so by clicking on the blue buttons in the live blog. Though we’d like to hear from you, your safety and security is most important so please make sure you put your safety and the safety of others first. Extreme weather events can be very unpredictable and carry very real risks. | You can share your eyewitness accounts, photos and videos or news tips direct with our journalists by email, text or via a tweet. You can also do so by clicking on the blue buttons in the live blog. Though we’d like to hear from you, your safety and security is most important so please make sure you put your safety and the safety of others first. Extreme weather events can be very unpredictable and carry very real risks. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 8.51am GMT | at 8.51am GMT |
| 8.24am GMT | 8.24am GMT |
| 08:24 | 08:24 |
| Almost 300 Environment Agency flood warnings are in place across the UK amid heavy downpours, with 59 warnings calling for “immediate action”. | Almost 300 Environment Agency flood warnings are in place across the UK amid heavy downpours, with 59 warnings calling for “immediate action”. |
| Amber and Yellow severe weather warnings for #wind have been updated: https://t.co/TGYhthoSYj Stay #weatheraware pic.twitter.com/P3SADxuQbV | Amber and Yellow severe weather warnings for #wind have been updated: https://t.co/TGYhthoSYj Stay #weatheraware pic.twitter.com/P3SADxuQbV |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 8.52am GMT | at 8.52am GMT |
| 8.22am GMT | 8.22am GMT |
| 08:22 | 08:22 |
| Huge waves were captured in St Mary’s, Isle of Scilly, this morning. The entrance to the quay at the harbour has been closed until tomorrow. | Huge waves were captured in St Mary’s, Isle of Scilly, this morning. The entrance to the quay at the harbour has been closed until tomorrow. |
| Spectacular overtopping at High tide St Mary's Scilly this morning. #StormImogen (pic D Sherris, thanks) pic.twitter.com/o2hSFjIk5D | Spectacular overtopping at High tide St Mary's Scilly this morning. #StormImogen (pic D Sherris, thanks) pic.twitter.com/o2hSFjIk5D |
| 8.12am GMT | 8.12am GMT |
| 08:12 | 08:12 |
| Waves are lashing the coast in Jersey, according to photos uploaded by ITV journalist Gary Burgess. | Waves are lashing the coast in Jersey, according to photos uploaded by ITV journalist Gary Burgess. |
| I took this from a safe vantage point. Very windy and the waves are lashing Jersey's south coast... #StormImogen pic.twitter.com/MF8pMx2f3q | I took this from a safe vantage point. Very windy and the waves are lashing Jersey's south coast... #StormImogen pic.twitter.com/MF8pMx2f3q |
| What you can't see on these pics is the wind. Actually difficult to stay upright during gusts. #StormImogen pic.twitter.com/31o0JbdyAv | What you can't see on these pics is the wind. Actually difficult to stay upright during gusts. #StormImogen pic.twitter.com/31o0JbdyAv |
| 8.05am GMT | 8.05am GMT |
| 08:05 | 08:05 |
| Almost 5,000 homes left without power | Almost 5,000 homes left without power |
| Almost 5,000 homes in the South West, Midlands and Wales have been left without power due to high winds. Areas including St Austell, Truro, Newquay, Tintagel and Troon have been affected. Western Power Distribution says it hopes to restore supplies to all homes by noon. | Almost 5,000 homes in the South West, Midlands and Wales have been left without power due to high winds. Areas including St Austell, Truro, Newquay, Tintagel and Troon have been affected. Western Power Distribution says it hopes to restore supplies to all homes by noon. |
| We've got most supplies back on in the #StAustell #PL26 area, but are working to restore the remaining properties by approximately 12:00. | We've got most supplies back on in the #StAustell #PL26 area, but are working to restore the remaining properties by approximately 12:00. |
| We are aware of a #powercut in the #StErme #TR4 and surrounding area. We aim to restore all supplies by 12:00. Andi | We are aware of a #powercut in the #StErme #TR4 and surrounding area. We aim to restore all supplies by 12:00. Andi |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 8.14am GMT | at 8.14am GMT |
| 7.56am GMT | 7.56am GMT |
| 07:56 | 07:56 |
| Keep up to date with National Rail service disruptions here. At present, a signalling problem between Wareham and Weymouth is causing disruption to journeys between Southampton Central and Weymouth. | Keep up to date with National Rail service disruptions here. At present, a signalling problem between Wareham and Weymouth is causing disruption to journeys between Southampton Central and Weymouth. |
| Disruptions to South West Trains can be checked here. There are currently four train cancellations. | Disruptions to South West Trains can be checked here. There are currently four train cancellations. |
| And British Airways customers can check their flight details here. | And British Airways customers can check their flight details here. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 8.00am GMT | at 8.00am GMT |
| 7.54am GMT | 7.54am GMT |
| 07:54 | 07:54 |
| This video of the coast in Bournemouth shows the storm coming in: | This video of the coast in Bournemouth shows the storm coming in: |
| In Brighton, winds appear to have affected scaffolding and at least one rooftop: | In Brighton, winds appear to have affected scaffolding and at least one rooftop: |
| Shaftesbury Avenue in Worthing @Worthing_Herald @BBCSussex @BBCSouthToday @bbcsoutheast SCAFFOLDING DOWN ROAD CLOSED pic.twitter.com/NU71PboEqV | Shaftesbury Avenue in Worthing @Worthing_Herald @BBCSussex @BBCSouthToday @bbcsoutheast SCAFFOLDING DOWN ROAD CLOSED pic.twitter.com/NU71PboEqV |
| Structural damage in Brighton @BBCSussex @bbcsoutheast pic.twitter.com/DpZlgmmaLt | Structural damage in Brighton @BBCSussex @bbcsoutheast pic.twitter.com/DpZlgmmaLt |
| Structural damage in Brighton @BBCSussex @bbcsoutheast pic.twitter.com/RKBv9O92NX | Structural damage in Brighton @BBCSussex @bbcsoutheast pic.twitter.com/RKBv9O92NX |
| 7.50am GMT | 7.50am GMT |
| 07:50 | 07:50 |
| Wave watchers in coastal areas have been warned to keep a safe distance from seafronts, with 14m swells expected in the Channel. | Wave watchers in coastal areas have been warned to keep a safe distance from seafronts, with 14m swells expected in the Channel. |
| Strongest winds from #StormImogen will be across southern areas on Monday. Here's just a snapshot for 11am. MattT pic.twitter.com/SFDoy6NtsI | Strongest winds from #StormImogen will be across southern areas on Monday. Here's just a snapshot for 11am. MattT pic.twitter.com/SFDoy6NtsI |
| 7.46am GMT | 7.46am GMT |
| 07:46 | 07:46 |
| Commuters urged to check their routes | Commuters urged to check their routes |
| Highways England has shut the Severn Bridge on the M48 to all vehicles. A stretch A35 bypass at Dorchester is also closed due to flooding, and winds are expected to be “particularly strong” across the south of England from 11am, forcing speed restrictions. | Highways England has shut the Severn Bridge on the M48 to all vehicles. A stretch A35 bypass at Dorchester is also closed due to flooding, and winds are expected to be “particularly strong” across the south of England from 11am, forcing speed restrictions. |
| A spokesman for Highways England urged drivers to “check their routes and change their journeys accordingly” before setting off in the morning rush hour. | A spokesman for Highways England urged drivers to “check their routes and change their journeys accordingly” before setting off in the morning rush hour. |
| Rail travellers have been warned to expect disruption to journeys and urged to check before they travel, especially on coastal routes, with many services potentially delayed, altered or cancelled. | Rail travellers have been warned to expect disruption to journeys and urged to check before they travel, especially on coastal routes, with many services potentially delayed, altered or cancelled. |
| Speed restrictions at various times will be imposed on routes operated by Arriva Trains Wales, Great Western Railway, Southern, South West Trains, the Gatwick Express, Southeastern and Thameslink services until at least 5pm due to high winds, according to National Rail Enquiries. | Speed restrictions at various times will be imposed on routes operated by Arriva Trains Wales, Great Western Railway, Southern, South West Trains, the Gatwick Express, Southeastern and Thameslink services until at least 5pm due to high winds, according to National Rail Enquiries. |
| The storm is also expected to track eastwards along the south coast throughout Monday and threaten ferry services from the Port of Dover, which had to close for around two hours into Monday, disrupting services: | The storm is also expected to track eastwards along the south coast throughout Monday and threaten ferry services from the Port of Dover, which had to close for around two hours into Monday, disrupting services: |
| [Dover/Calais] Due to adverse weather conditions our services are subject to delays. Please check-in as normal for your booked sailing time. | [Dover/Calais] Due to adverse weather conditions our services are subject to delays. Please check-in as normal for your booked sailing time. |
| #PortofDover is monitoring weather situation. Safety is primary concern and we apologise for any inconvenience to travellers. Updates soon. | #PortofDover is monitoring weather situation. Safety is primary concern and we apologise for any inconvenience to travellers. Updates soon. |
| A Network Rail spokeswoman said inspections were ongoing although no damage or blockages on the network had been found. | A Network Rail spokeswoman said inspections were ongoing although no damage or blockages on the network had been found. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 7.47am GMT | at 7.47am GMT |
| 7.37am GMT | 7.37am GMT |
| 07:37 | 07:37 |
| Wind speeds of up to 93mph were recorded at The Needles off the Isle of Wight in the early hours of this morning. Along the south coast, gales blew constantly at around 40mph, reaching up to 70mph in Cornwall. | Wind speeds of up to 93mph were recorded at The Needles off the Isle of Wight in the early hours of this morning. Along the south coast, gales blew constantly at around 40mph, reaching up to 70mph in Cornwall. |
| Social media users have been sharing pictures of the effects of the storm, including this one, from Limerick, Ireland: | Social media users have been sharing pictures of the effects of the storm, including this one, from Limerick, Ireland: |
| Anyone a loan of a boat in Limerick? Need to get to work! @journal_ie @JOEdotie #StormImogen #limerick pic.twitter.com/F58zRHF3XK | Anyone a loan of a boat in Limerick? Need to get to work! @journal_ie @JOEdotie #StormImogen #limerick pic.twitter.com/F58zRHF3XK |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 7.42am GMT | at 7.42am GMT |
| 7.29am GMT | 7.29am GMT |
| 07:29 | 07:29 |
| Morning summary | Morning summary |
| Winds of nearly 100mph battered Britain overnight as Storm Imogen hit the south coast of England. | Winds of nearly 100mph battered Britain overnight as Storm Imogen hit the south coast of England. |
| The Environment Agency issued 62 flood warnings requiring immediate action for parts of the south-west, the south-east and Wales as the winter storm swept in following widespread persistent rain on Sunday. The Met Office issued amber “be prepared” warnings of wind for much of the south-west and there is a yellow “be aware” warning of gusts throughout Monday stretching from southern Wales to the Thames estuary. | The Environment Agency issued 62 flood warnings requiring immediate action for parts of the south-west, the south-east and Wales as the winter storm swept in following widespread persistent rain on Sunday. The Met Office issued amber “be prepared” warnings of wind for much of the south-west and there is a yellow “be aware” warning of gusts throughout Monday stretching from southern Wales to the Thames estuary. |
| Keep up to date with the latest developments on this live blog. | Keep up to date with the latest developments on this live blog. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 8.12am GMT | at 8.12am GMT |