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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 to sweep through 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 two inches of rain has fallen in Exeter. | The Met Office said gusts had reached 68mph at Berry Head, Devon, and two inches of rain has fallen in Exeter. |
| 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 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. |
| 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. | 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. |
| There are also flood warnings in place for south-east England and south Wales. | There are also flood warnings in place for south-east England and south Wales. |
| Fast-flowing water | Fast-flowing water |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 the south-west of England at about 20:00 GMT on Saturday, and is moving across the coast and up to East Anglia. | 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 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. |
| 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, so that Network Rail can 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. |
| 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. | 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. |
| The storm's effects have also been felt in the Channel Islands, with a wind gust of 84mph recorded in Guernsey. | The storm's effects have also been felt in the Channel Islands, with a wind gust of 84mph recorded in Guernsey. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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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