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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 winds of up to 80mph forecast for some areas. The first named storm of winter - Storm Angus - is battering the south coast of England, with winds of up to 80mph forecast to sweep through some areas.
The Met Office said gusts had reached 68mph at Berry Head, Devon, and wind speeds would rise as they moved east.The Met Office said gusts had reached 68mph at Berry Head, Devon, and wind speeds would rise as they moved east.
Over an inch of rain has fallen in some areas. There are 10 flood warnings in place, mainly in the south west. Two inches of rain has fallen in Exeter and more than 20 flood warnings are in place, mainly in the south west.
The Isle of Wight, Kent and Sussex are set to see the strongest winds, with an amber warning in place until 11:00 GMT.The Isle of Wight, Kent and Sussex are set to see the strongest winds, with an amber warning in place until 11:00 GMT.
Gusts of 70-80mph are possible and residents are warned be prepared for possible disruption to travel services and power supplies and some damage to buildings. The Met Office said gusts of 70-80mph are possible and residents are warned to be prepared for possible disruption to travel services and power supplies, and some damage to buildings.
A yellow "be aware" warning for winds of up to 65mph and heavy rain has also been issued for a larger area of south and east England, including London, and is valid until 14:00 GMT.A yellow "be aware" warning for winds of up to 65mph and heavy rain has also been issued for a larger area of south and east England, including London, and is valid until 14:00 GMT.
With 1.6in (40mm) of rainfall expected in some areas, Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said there could be floods, if drains become blocked with leaves blown off by high winds. Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said there could be floods, if drains become blocked with leaves blown off by high winds.
"It is the first storm of the season, coming quite late at this time in November," he said. "This will be a bit of a shock to the system for most people in terms of wind and rainfall. "It is the first storm of the season, coming quite late at this time in November," he said.
"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 the south-west of England at about 20:00 GMT on Saturday night, and will move across the coast and up to East Anglia by Sunday morning. Storm Angus reached the south-west of England at about 20:00 GMT on Saturday, and is moving across the coast and up to East Anglia.
Wightlink 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.
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.
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Southeastern said it was also putting speed restrictions in place and that most trains before 10:00 on Sunday would not run, so that Network Rail could 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, so that Network Rail can check tracks for possible debris.
The storm's effects have also been felt in Jersey, where police said several roads had been blocked by fallen trees and one road was blocked by a wall collapse. South West Trains said it had imposed speed restrictions in a number of areas and a small number of early morning services have already been cancelled to allow officials to check the lines for any trees or obstructions.
Jersey Met has upgraded the storm to Force 11, with winds gusting at 70mph to 80mph. The storm's effects have also been felt in Jersey, where police said several roads had been blocked by fallen trees and one road had been blocked by a wall collapse.
Jersey Met upgraded the storm, with winds gusting at 70mph to 80mph.
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.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.
Sheltered areas in Scotland are set to plummet as low as minus 10C (14F) overnight.
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