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Storm Doris winds reach 87mph as it hits UK | Storm Doris winds reach 87mph as it hits UK |
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Winds have reached almost 90mph as Storm Doris heads towards the UK. | |
Amber warnings issued by the Met Office for wind are in place in parts of northern England, East Anglia, north Wales and the Midlands, with a snow warning issued for Scotland. | Amber warnings issued by the Met Office for wind are in place in parts of northern England, East Anglia, north Wales and the Midlands, with a snow warning issued for Scotland. |
An 87mph gust was recorded on the Galway coast in the Republic of Ireland. In west Wales, gusts of up to 72mph were recorded in the early hours. | |
Travel disruption is expected on road, train, air and ferry networks. | Travel disruption is expected on road, train, air and ferry networks. |
'Weather bomb' | 'Weather bomb' |
Snow is affecting parts of Scotland which is predicted to reach 10 to 15cm high. | |
Strong winds are expected to cause flight delays and cancellations across the UK. | |
Aer Lingus has cancelled almost all flights between the UK and the Republic of Ireland. | |
Heathrow said there is a 10% reduction in its flight schedule due to the poor weather - a total of 39 departures and 38 arrivals have been flagged as cancelled on the airport's website. | |
It advised passengers to check their flight status before travelling to the airport. | |
A spokeswoman said: "With Heathrow operating at more than 99% capacity, there are no gaps in the schedule that can be used for delayed flights and as a result some passengers travelling may experience disruption to their journeys." | A spokeswoman said: "With Heathrow operating at more than 99% capacity, there are no gaps in the schedule that can be used for delayed flights and as a result some passengers travelling may experience disruption to their journeys." |
Train services will also be disrupted, with Network Rail imposing a 50mph speed limit on many lines. | |
Building damage and interruptions to power supplies are possible as the storm, likened to a "weather bomb" by forecasters, unleashes its power. | Building damage and interruptions to power supplies are possible as the storm, likened to a "weather bomb" by forecasters, unleashes its power. |
Anyone affected by power cuts is encouraged to dial 105 for further information. | Anyone affected by power cuts is encouraged to dial 105 for further information. |
In southern Scotland, 10 to 15cm of snow is expected to fall throughout the Thursday. | In southern Scotland, 10 to 15cm of snow is expected to fall throughout the Thursday. |
On higher ground, snowfall could reach 20 to 30cm across Falkirk, South Lanarkshire, East Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Edinburgh, Dumfries and Galloway and the Lothian region. | On higher ground, snowfall could reach 20 to 30cm across Falkirk, South Lanarkshire, East Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Edinburgh, Dumfries and Galloway and the Lothian region. |
Heavy rain is also likely, with snow expected over high ground across north Wales, north-west England, the Midlands, Yorkshire and East Anglia. | Heavy rain is also likely, with snow expected over high ground across north Wales, north-west England, the Midlands, Yorkshire and East Anglia. |
The strongest winds are expected to be "short-lived" and gone by the evening. | The strongest winds are expected to be "short-lived" and gone by the evening. |
Forecasters say there is a risk of flooding in Northern Ireland, and possibly at lower levels in northern England, and the far south of Scotland. | Forecasters say there is a risk of flooding in Northern Ireland, and possibly at lower levels in northern England, and the far south of Scotland. |
However, the Environment Agency said it had not issued any flood warnings for the UK. | However, the Environment Agency said it had not issued any flood warnings for the UK. |
More rain and wind is expected to continue through to the weekend and into next week but will not reach the same level as Storm Doris. | More rain and wind is expected to continue through to the weekend and into next week but will not reach the same level as Storm Doris. |
Doris is the latest storm to be named by the Met Office, and follows Angus in November and December's Barbara and Conor. | Doris is the latest storm to be named by the Met Office, and follows Angus in November and December's Barbara and Conor. |
Have you been affected by the weather? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your pictures, videos and experiences. | Have you been affected by the weather? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your pictures, videos and experiences. |
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