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| Storm Angus strikes UK with floods and battering winds | Storm Angus strikes UK with floods and battering winds |
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| Storm Angus, the first named storm of the season, caused flooding and chaos for emergency services when it hit the UK, with gusts anticipated to reach 80mph. | Storm Angus, the first named storm of the season, caused flooding and chaos for emergency services when it hit the UK, with gusts anticipated to reach 80mph. |
| Winds on the south coast were recorded at up to 68mph on Sunday morning and a gust hit Guernsey at 84mph. | Winds on the south coast were recorded at up to 68mph on Sunday morning and a gust hit Guernsey at 84mph. |
| The storm was expected to push north throughout the morning, with the winds expected to peak in south-east England at about 11am. | |
| At least five crew members were evacuated from a cargo ship that got into difficulty off the coast of Dover, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said. | |
| The Environment Agency issued 23 flood warnings meaning flooding was expected. Most of the alerts covered south-west England, while there were also some for Wales and south-eastern parts. | |
| Almost 2,000 properties, mostly in Devon, were without power, according to Western Power Distribution. | |
| Winds hindered firefighters’ efforts to extinguish a “major fire” in a building on Bognor seafront in West Sussex after they were called at about 3.45am. | Winds hindered firefighters’ efforts to extinguish a “major fire” in a building on Bognor seafront in West Sussex after they were called at about 3.45am. |
| A takeaway and a disused nightclub suffered extensive damage and 30 residents were evacuated from neighbouring flats. | A takeaway and a disused nightclub suffered extensive damage and 30 residents were evacuated from neighbouring flats. |
| Adrian Murphy, of the West Sussex fire and rescue service, said: “This incident has taken place in the midst of a major storm and it was difficult to stand when we arrived on the seafront.” | Adrian Murphy, of the West Sussex fire and rescue service, said: “This incident has taken place in the midst of a major storm and it was difficult to stand when we arrived on the seafront.” |
| Devon and Cornwall police declared a “major incident” at 4.15am and evacuated a residential park when rain caused the river Mole to burst its banks. | Devon and Cornwall police declared a “major incident” at 4.15am and evacuated a residential park when rain caused the river Mole to burst its banks. |
| The water flowed through the Mill on the Mole chalet park in South Molton, Devon, and at its peak was more than a metre deep, the force said. | The water flowed through the Mill on the Mole chalet park in South Molton, Devon, and at its peak was more than a metre deep, the force said. |
| Just over an hour after the incident was declared, the rain stopped. The flood subsided “very rapidly” and residents were allowed to return home. | Just over an hour after the incident was declared, the rain stopped. The flood subsided “very rapidly” and residents were allowed to return home. |
| Scaffolding crushed a car when it was blown from a home in Brighton, East Sussex. | Scaffolding crushed a car when it was blown from a home in Brighton, East Sussex. |
| The Met Office issued an amber “be prepared” warning from the Isle of Wight to Kent and advised to prepare for travel disruption, possible power cuts, damage to buildings, flooding and debris from trees. | The Met Office issued an amber “be prepared” warning from the Isle of Wight to Kent and advised to prepare for travel disruption, possible power cuts, damage to buildings, flooding and debris from trees. |
| A yellow “be aware” warning was issued for all parts of the country south of the M4 with gusts of up to 65mph expected in other coastal areas. | A yellow “be aware” warning was issued for all parts of the country south of the M4 with gusts of up to 65mph expected in other coastal areas. |
| The highest recorded rainfall was of 54mm in Exeter, Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said. | The highest recorded rainfall was of 54mm in Exeter, Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said. |
| Forecasters predicted the storm would move off quite quickly into the North Sea towards Europe, with conditions set to improve from around midday Sunday. | Forecasters predicted the storm would move off quite quickly into the North Sea towards Europe, with conditions set to improve from around midday Sunday. |
| However, further wind and rain, which is expected to move north across England and Wales on Monday, could bring more flooding. | However, further wind and rain, which is expected to move north across England and Wales on Monday, could bring more flooding. |
| Northern areas can expect more chilly weather with fairly light winds and clear skies. | Northern areas can expect more chilly weather with fairly light winds and clear skies. |
| Drivers crossing the Pennines were confronted with a covering of snow at high levels but all main routes remained open. | Drivers crossing the Pennines were confronted with a covering of snow at high levels but all main routes remained open. |
| Winter wonderland scenes greeted walkers above 300 metres (1,000ft) in areas of the Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales, with some light snow showers hitting lower ground in West Yorkshire. | Winter wonderland scenes greeted walkers above 300 metres (1,000ft) in areas of the Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales, with some light snow showers hitting lower ground in West Yorkshire. |
| Further north, Durham police tweeted: “A66, Bowes to Cumbria, snow on both carriageways, slow moving but passable with care. Gritters hard at work.” | Further north, Durham police tweeted: “A66, Bowes to Cumbria, snow on both carriageways, slow moving but passable with care. Gritters hard at work.” |
| The temperature in Braemar in Aberdeenshire dropped to -8C (17.6F) on Friday night, with sheltered areas in Scotland set to plummet as low as -10C (14F) overnight Saturday and into Sunday morning. | The temperature in Braemar in Aberdeenshire dropped to -8C (17.6F) on Friday night, with sheltered areas in Scotland set to plummet as low as -10C (14F) overnight Saturday and into Sunday morning. |
| Anyone experiencing problems with their power network during the storm can contact 105 for further information and advice, or visit powercut105.com. | Anyone experiencing problems with their power network during the storm can contact 105 for further information and advice, or visit powercut105.com. |