This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39060095

The article has changed 24 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 6 Version 7
Storm Doris winds reach 94mph as it hits UK Storm Doris winds reach 94mph as it hits UK
(35 minutes later)
Parts of the UK are facing travel disruption as Storm Doris arrives with winds reaching 94mph.Parts of the UK are facing travel disruption as Storm Doris arrives with winds reaching 94mph.
There are severe weather warnings for some of northern England, East Anglia, north Wales and the Midlands, and there is snow in higher areas in Scotland.There are severe weather warnings for some of northern England, East Anglia, north Wales and the Midlands, and there is snow in higher areas in Scotland.
Flights have been cancelled at Heathrow Airport and commuters have been warned to expect road and rail delays.Flights have been cancelled at Heathrow Airport and commuters have been warned to expect road and rail delays.
A 94mph gust was recorded in Capel Curig, north-west Wales, as the storm hit the UK. About 8,000 homes and businesses are without power in Northern Ireland due to trees falling onto overhead lines.
Snow is predicted to reach 10 to 15cm high in parts of Scotland, while in west Wales gusts of up to 72mph were recorded in the early hours. Snow is predicted to reach 20 to 30cm (8-12in) high in parts of Scotland, while a 94mph gust of wind was recorded in Capel Curig, north-west Wales.
Disruption so farDisruption so far
Heathrow has advised passengers to check their flight status before travelling to the airport.Heathrow has 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."
Building damage and interruptions to power supplies are possible from the storm - with anyone affected by power cuts is encouraged to dial 105 for further information.Building damage and interruptions to power supplies are possible from the storm - with anyone affected by power cuts is encouraged to dial 105 for further information.
The severe gusts of winds are said to be caused by a "weather bomb" - a very intense area of low pressure which "explodes" when it travels underneath a powerful jet stream.The severe gusts of winds are said to be caused by a "weather bomb" - a very intense area of low pressure which "explodes" when it travels underneath a powerful jet stream.
On higher ground in Scotland, 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 in Scotland, snowfall is expected 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. The M80 has been closed in both directions owing to the weather conditions with drivers advised to avoid the area.
Heavy rain is also likely across the UK, with some likely on high ground in parts of 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 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.
All the previous storms brought with them high winds with gusts reaching between 80mph to 106mph.All the previous storms brought with them high winds with gusts reaching between 80mph to 106mph.
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.
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways:Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways:
Or use the form belowOr use the form below