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| Storm Katie forces flight diversions from Gatwick and road closures | |
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| Some flights to Gatwick airport had to be diverted due to high winds early on Monday as Storm Katie continued to blight the Easter weekend. | Some flights to Gatwick airport had to be diverted due to high winds early on Monday as Storm Katie continued to blight the Easter weekend. |
| Gusts of more than 70mph hit areas in the south-west and amber weather warnings were issued for London and the south-east. Flooding also caused road closures in the north-west of England and delays to rail services in South Yorkshire. | Gusts of more than 70mph hit areas in the south-west and amber weather warnings were issued for London and the south-east. Flooding also caused road closures in the north-west of England and delays to rail services in South Yorkshire. |
| In addition Highways England said the Dartford river crossing and M48 Severn bridge were closed on Sunday night because of strong winds. | In addition Highways England said the Dartford river crossing and M48 Severn bridge were closed on Sunday night because of strong winds. |
| Four flights due to land at Gatwick’s north terminal between 2am and 2.55am were listed as diverted on the airport’s website. | Four flights due to land at Gatwick’s north terminal between 2am and 2.55am were listed as diverted on the airport’s website. |
| The Met Office tweeted that gusts of 77mph had been recorded at Berry Head and the Needles experienced winds of 87mph. | The Met Office tweeted that gusts of 77mph had been recorded at Berry Head and the Needles experienced winds of 87mph. |
| #StormKatie is moving across England and Wales currently. Here are the highest wind gusts as of 3am pic.twitter.com/68EYS6wlGC | #StormKatie is moving across England and Wales currently. Here are the highest wind gusts as of 3am pic.twitter.com/68EYS6wlGC |
| Those travelling back from breaks across the country were advised to be careful on the roads, and if possible delay their journeys until Monday afternoon. | Those travelling back from breaks across the country were advised to be careful on the roads, and if possible delay their journeys until Monday afternoon. |
| Heavy rain forced the closure of the M6 northbound between junctions 13 and 14 on Monday morning, as well as the sliproad to junction two of the M56 leading towards the M60 Manchester ring road. | Heavy rain forced the closure of the M6 northbound between junctions 13 and 14 on Monday morning, as well as the sliproad to junction two of the M56 leading towards the M60 Manchester ring road. |
| This is the scene on the #M6 this morning which has been closed due to flooding#StormKatiehttps://t.co/JOa8Pkb96P pic.twitter.com/r5dspxQXKK | This is the scene on the #M6 this morning which has been closed due to flooding#StormKatiehttps://t.co/JOa8Pkb96P pic.twitter.com/r5dspxQXKK |
| In South Yorkshire, trains were delayed between Sheffield and Kiveton Bridge because of flooding on the track. All trains between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly were cancelled due to track damage at Crewe station, with trains terminating instead at Alderley Edge and Sandbach. | In South Yorkshire, trains were delayed between Sheffield and Kiveton Bridge because of flooding on the track. All trains between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly were cancelled due to track damage at Crewe station, with trains terminating instead at Alderley Edge and Sandbach. |
| Heavy rain moving north-east across England and Wales presents a risk of localised flooding, while motorists were advised to be wary of branches falling from trees in the high winds. | Heavy rain moving north-east across England and Wales presents a risk of localised flooding, while motorists were advised to be wary of branches falling from trees in the high winds. |
| A yellow warning for wind has been issued for south Wales, the east and south-west, while a more serious amber warning is in place for London and the south-east. | A yellow warning for wind has been issued for south Wales, the east and south-west, while a more serious amber warning is in place for London and the south-east. |
| Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said: “There is likely to be a lot of surface spray on the roads, there could be localised flooding, and the winds could cause branches to come off the trees, and one or two tiles off the roof. | Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said: “There is likely to be a lot of surface spray on the roads, there could be localised flooding, and the winds could cause branches to come off the trees, and one or two tiles off the roof. |
| “On the south coast there could be quite large waves. People should keep tuned in to the forecast, and avoid the east coast, south coast and high grounds as well if possible. Allow extra time for your journey and if possible try and delay your journey as winds will tend to ease off throughout the day.” | “On the south coast there could be quite large waves. People should keep tuned in to the forecast, and avoid the east coast, south coast and high grounds as well if possible. Allow extra time for your journey and if possible try and delay your journey as winds will tend to ease off throughout the day.” |
| Winds of up to 60mph are forecast inland, with speeds of 70mph expected along the south coast, especially towards exposed areas across the south and south-east. | Winds of up to 60mph are forecast inland, with speeds of 70mph expected along the south coast, especially towards exposed areas across the south and south-east. |
| Northern Ireland and Scotland were expected to be largely unaffected, with a much quieter and bright, if showery, Easter Monday in store, Petagna added. | Northern Ireland and Scotland were expected to be largely unaffected, with a much quieter and bright, if showery, Easter Monday in store, Petagna added. |