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Storm Katie: High winds see Gatwick and Heathrow flights diverted Storm Katie: Winds see flights cancelled and property damaged
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Storm Katie has seen gusts of up to 105mph battering England and Wales, with several flights diverted from airports and major bridges shut.Storm Katie has seen gusts of up to 105mph battering England and Wales, with several flights diverted from airports and major bridges shut.
More than 20 Gatwick-bound flights had to be diverted to other airports, while Heathrow has cancelled more than 60.More than 20 Gatwick-bound flights had to be diverted to other airports, while Heathrow has cancelled more than 60.
The Met Office issued an amber warning for winds for London and south-east England, with a yellow alert for the east and south west, and south Wales.The Met Office issued an amber warning for winds for London and south-east England, with a yellow alert for the east and south west, and south Wales.
At least 5,000 homes are without power and 23 flood warnings are in place.At least 5,000 homes are without power and 23 flood warnings are in place.
Latest updates on Storm Katie disruption and weather warningsLatest updates on Storm Katie disruption and weather warnings
Motorists have also been warned of disruption with three major bridges - the Dartford River Crossing, M48 Severn Bridge and the Sheppey Crossing - all closed, Highways England said. Your pictures of Storm Katie, as it hits England and Wales
The Environment Agency has issued 23 flood warnings and 122 alerts in response to what is said were "rapidly rising" river levels in the wake of the storm.The Environment Agency has issued 23 flood warnings and 122 alerts in response to what is said were "rapidly rising" river levels in the wake of the storm.
The planes diverted from Gatwick had all been due to land after midnight, but were sent to airports including Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands. Other flights have been delayed. The planes diverted from Gatwick had all been due to land after midnight, but were sent to airports including Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands.
A spokeswoman said 26 flights had been cancelled and 23 diverted. Heathrow cancelled 61 flights and diverted another 20.
Some of the flights had made attempts to land at Gatwick.Some of the flights had made attempts to land at Gatwick.
Twitter user @michelegrant wrote: "Truly thankful to be on the ground in Stansted after terrifying failed attempts to land at Gatwick in #StormKatie."Twitter user @michelegrant wrote: "Truly thankful to be on the ground in Stansted after terrifying failed attempts to land at Gatwick in #StormKatie."
Another passenger, Simon Quinton, tweeted: "Glad it's a bank holiday. Delayed #Gatwick flight aborted at landing due to weather and now @ East Midlands airport at 2.45am. Urgh."Another passenger, Simon Quinton, tweeted: "Glad it's a bank holiday. Delayed #Gatwick flight aborted at landing due to weather and now @ East Midlands airport at 2.45am. Urgh."
UK Power Networks say they are dealing with a high number of faults across Sussex, Surrey and Kent. High winds from the storm left power lines damaged and thousands of properties with no electricity. Those disrupted include:
Some 900 engineers from Southern Electric are also working to reconnect more than 3,800 properties without supplies, while more than 1,000 homes are disconnected in the south west. Earlier, BBC weather forecaster Simon King tweeted that gusts of 105mph had been recorded at the Needles off the Isle of Wight.
BBC weather forecaster Simon King tweeted that gusts of 105mph had been recorded at the Needles off the Isle of Wight.
His colleague Nick Miller said: "It is particularly southern parts of England bearing the brunt of Storm Katie but also into parts of East Anglia as well, with these potentially damaging and disruptive gusts of wind of 60 to 70mph - but possibly more in the most exposed areas.
"It won't be until Easter Monday afternoon that things gradually improve across parts of eastern England."
The Met Office's amber warning for the south east of England said the risk of disruption was highest from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight eastwards to Sussex, Surrey and Kent.The Met Office's amber warning for the south east of England said the risk of disruption was highest from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight eastwards to Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
Winds and heavy rain started on Sunday night, with many people finding storm damage to trees, properties and building sites after they woke on Monday.Winds and heavy rain started on Sunday night, with many people finding storm damage to trees, properties and building sites after they woke on Monday.
A crane collapsed at a construction site in Greenwich, south east London, while in Croydon one man found scaffolding from a house extension blown on to nearby cars.A crane collapsed at a construction site in Greenwich, south east London, while in Croydon one man found scaffolding from a house extension blown on to nearby cars.
London Fire Brigade says it has dealt with more than 110 incidents caused by the high winds. London Fire Brigade says it has dealt with more than 110 incidents caused by the high winds. In Sussex, police say they received about 600 weather-related calls between midnight and 09:30 BST.
Sports events have also been affected. AFC Wimbledon tweeted that their match against Portsmouth had been postponed.Sports events have also been affected. AFC Wimbledon tweeted that their match against Portsmouth had been postponed.
Highways England said the QE2 Bridge, the southbound crossing over the River Thames at Dartford, had been closed overnight because of the winds, with vehicles being diverted through the tunnel that usually serves northbound traffic.Highways England said the QE2 Bridge, the southbound crossing over the River Thames at Dartford, had been closed overnight because of the winds, with vehicles being diverted through the tunnel that usually serves northbound traffic.
The M48 Severn Crossing, which connects England and Wales, was closed earlier but has now re-opened, as has the A38 Tamar Bridge in Cornwall.The M48 Severn Crossing, which connects England and Wales, was closed earlier but has now re-opened, as has the A38 Tamar Bridge in Cornwall.
Cross-Channel and Isle of Wight ferry services are subject to delays and temporary sailing restrictions were put in place at the Port of Dover.Cross-Channel and Isle of Wight ferry services are subject to delays and temporary sailing restrictions were put in place at the Port of Dover.
Highways England warned road users across the South West, South East and Eastern regions to check the weather forecast and road conditions before travelling on Monday - particularly if using "vulnerable vehicles" such as motorbikes, caravans and high-sided vehicles.Highways England warned road users across the South West, South East and Eastern regions to check the weather forecast and road conditions before travelling on Monday - particularly if using "vulnerable vehicles" such as motorbikes, caravans and high-sided vehicles.
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