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| Storm Angus batters southern England | Storm Angus batters southern England |
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| The first named storm of winter - Storm Angus - is battering the south coast of England, with high winds and rain. | The first named storm of winter - Storm Angus - is battering the south coast of England, with high winds and rain. |
| BBC Weather said a ship in the English Channel, 30 miles off Brighton, had recorded a gust of 97mph, while gusts reached 68mph at Berry Head, Devon. | BBC Weather said a ship in the English Channel, 30 miles off Brighton, had recorded a gust of 97mph, while gusts reached 68mph at Berry Head, Devon. |
| There are more than 25 flood warnings, mainly in the South West, including one severe warning in Devon. | There are more than 25 flood warnings, mainly in the South West, including one severe warning in Devon. |
| The Isle of Wight, Kent and Sussex are set to see the strongest winds, with a Met Office amber warning in place. | The Isle of Wight, Kent and Sussex are set to see the strongest winds, with a Met Office amber warning in place. |
| The Met Office said gusts of 70-80mph were possible and residents were warned to be prepared for possible disruption to travel services and power supplies, and some damage to buildings. | The Met Office said gusts of 70-80mph were possible and residents were warned to be prepared for possible disruption to travel services and power supplies, and some damage to buildings. |
| It said two inches of rain had fallen in Exeter. | It said two inches of rain had fallen in Exeter. |
| Wind gusts had already reached speeds of 68mph in Dover, Kent, 58mph in Portland, Dorset, and 55mph in Brighton, East Sussex, BBC Weather said. | Wind gusts had already reached speeds of 68mph in Dover, Kent, 58mph in Portland, Dorset, and 55mph in Brighton, East Sussex, BBC Weather said. |
| A Met Office yellow "be aware" warning for winds of up to 65mph and heavy rain has also been issued for a larger area stretching from the South West along the coast to south-east and east England, including London, and is valid until 14:00 GMT. | A Met Office yellow "be aware" warning for winds of up to 65mph and heavy rain has also been issued for a larger area stretching from the South West along the coast to south-east and east England, including London, and is valid until 14:00 GMT. |
| There are flood warnings in place for south-east England and south Wales. | There are flood warnings in place for south-east England and south Wales. |
| At the scene | At the scene |
| By Simon Jones, BBC News, in Brighton | By Simon Jones, BBC News, in Brighton |
| At times on the seafront, it's been difficult for us to stay on our feet, so strong is the wind. | At times on the seafront, it's been difficult for us to stay on our feet, so strong is the wind. |
| As well as the gusts, it's been raining heavily too, and the waves are crashing onto the shore. | As well as the gusts, it's been raining heavily too, and the waves are crashing onto the shore. |
| People who live along the seafront are used to stormy weather, but some say this is the worst it's been for a while. | People who live along the seafront are used to stormy weather, but some say this is the worst it's been for a while. |
| Many had sleepless nights as the wind whipped up, and one unlucky motorist awoke to find scaffolding had come down on top of his car. | Many had sleepless nights as the wind whipped up, and one unlucky motorist awoke to find scaffolding had come down on top of his car. |
| We've also seen roof tiles blown down. This isn't the end of it either - the winds are due to remain strong throughout the morning. | We've also seen roof tiles blown down. This isn't the end of it either - the winds are due to remain strong throughout the morning. |
| Judging by the rather deserted seafront, many have decided that the best option is to stay indoors until this eventually blows through. | Judging by the rather deserted seafront, many have decided that the best option is to stay indoors until this eventually blows through. |
| The severe flood warning in Devon covers the River Mole from South Molton to Newnham Bridge. | The severe flood warning in Devon covers the River Mole from South Molton to Newnham Bridge. |
| Devon and Cornwall Police declared a major incident because of flooding at the Mill on the Mole residential park, South Molton, at 04:15. | Devon and Cornwall Police declared a major incident because of flooding at the Mill on the Mole residential park, South Molton, at 04:15. |
| Heavy rain had caused the River Mole to send water through the site that reached up to 4ft deep, police said, but the flood started to subside by 05:50 GMT and the residents who had been evacuated were able to return. | Heavy rain had caused the River Mole to send water through the site that reached up to 4ft deep, police said, but the flood started to subside by 05:50 GMT and the residents who had been evacuated were able to return. |
| The Environment Agency said heavier rain then expected had passed through the area since 17:00 GMT on Saturday and there was a threat to life due to very deep and fast-flowing water. | The Environment Agency said heavier rain then expected had passed through the area since 17:00 GMT on Saturday and there was a threat to life due to very deep and fast-flowing water. |
| Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said some properties in Braunton were flooded after a nearby river burst its banks and in Bradiford "a number of properties" had been flooded by about 2ft of water. | |
| Meanwhile, Dorset fire crews have been called to flooding to roads and "multiple properties" from sea-water in East Bar, Swanage. | Meanwhile, Dorset fire crews have been called to flooding to roads and "multiple properties" from sea-water in East Bar, Swanage. |
| Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said: "It is the first storm of the season, coming quite late at this time in November. | Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said: "It is the first storm of the season, coming quite late at this time in November. |
| "This will be a bit of a shock to the system for most people in terms of wind and rainfall. Any weak branches are likely to come down in the first storm." | "This will be a bit of a shock to the system for most people in terms of wind and rainfall. Any weak branches are likely to come down in the first storm." |
| Storm Angus reached south-west England at about 20:00 GMT on Saturday, and is moving across the coast and up to East Anglia. | Storm Angus reached south-west England at about 20:00 GMT on Saturday, and is moving across the coast and up to East Anglia. |
| Wightlink ferries said two late-night sailings on its Portsmouth-Fishbourne route had been cancelled because of "exceptionally" high winds. | Wightlink ferries said two late-night sailings on its Portsmouth-Fishbourne route had been cancelled because of "exceptionally" high winds. |
| The Port of Dover said ferry crossings had been temporarily suspended owing to "very high winds", but the port remains open to arriving customers who are advised to contact their ferry operator before travelling. | |
| Rail company Southern has put speed restrictions in place until 09:00 on Sunday. | Rail company Southern has put speed restrictions in place until 09:00 on Sunday. |
| Roads blocked | Roads blocked |
| Southeastern said it was also putting speed restrictions in place, and that most trains before 10:00 on Sunday would not run to allow Network Rail to check tracks for possible debris. | Southeastern said it was also putting speed restrictions in place, and that most trains before 10:00 on Sunday would not run to allow Network Rail to check tracks for possible debris. |
| South West Trains said it had imposed speed restrictions in a number of areas and a small number of early morning services had already been cancelled to allow officials to check the lines for any trees or obstructions. | South West Trains said it had imposed speed restrictions in a number of areas and a small number of early morning services had already been cancelled to allow officials to check the lines for any trees or obstructions. |
| The storm's effects have also been felt in the Channel Islands, with a wind gust of 84mph recorded in Guernsey and gusts of up to 87mph in Jersey. | The storm's effects have also been felt in the Channel Islands, with a wind gust of 84mph recorded in Guernsey and gusts of up to 87mph in Jersey. |
| Police in Jersey said several roads had been blocked by fallen trees and one road had been blocked by a wall collapse. | Police in Jersey said several roads had been blocked by fallen trees and one road had been blocked by a wall collapse. |
| The Met Office's Mr Partridge said the storm was expected to move off quickly into the North Sea at about midday on Sunday, leaving the rest of the day dry with sunny spells. | The Met Office's Mr Partridge said the storm was expected to move off quickly into the North Sea at about midday on Sunday, leaving the rest of the day dry with sunny spells. |
| Northern areas can expect more cold weather, with fairly light winds and clear skies. | Northern areas can expect more cold weather, with fairly light winds and clear skies. |
| High ground in the Pennines, Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales saw a covering of snow on Saturday, with light snowfall in some lower ground in West Yorkshire. | High ground in the Pennines, Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales saw a covering of snow on Saturday, with light snowfall in some lower ground in West Yorkshire. |
| Do you live in any of the areas affected by Storm Angus? Get in touch and email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Do you live in any of the areas affected by Storm Angus? Get in touch and email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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