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Hurricane Ophelia: Two people die as storm hits Ireland Hurricane Ophelia: Two people die as storm hits Ireland
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A woman in her 50s and a man in his 30s have been killed as the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia hit the British Isles.A woman in her 50s and a man in his 30s have been killed as the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia hit the British Isles.
As hurricane-force gusts battered the Republic of Ireland, the woman died when a tree fell on her car.As hurricane-force gusts battered the Republic of Ireland, the woman died when a tree fell on her car.
The man died in a chainsaw accident in Co Tipperary while attempting to remove a tree downed by the storm.The man died in a chainsaw accident in Co Tipperary while attempting to remove a tree downed by the storm.
About 120,000 homes in the Irish Republic, and 4000 in Wales, are without power. About 360,000 homes and businesses in the Irish Republic, and 4,000 homes in Wales, are without power.
The Irish government has deployed the army.The Irish government has deployed the army.
An amber warning for Northern Ireland, Wales, south west Scotland and the Isle of Man is in force until 23:00 BST.An amber warning for Northern Ireland, Wales, south west Scotland and the Isle of Man is in force until 23:00 BST.
The woman died near Aglish, County Waterford. A female passenger, in her 70s, was injured. Her injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, the Gardai, Ireland's police force, said.The woman died near Aglish, County Waterford. A female passenger, in her 70s, was injured. Her injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, the Gardai, Ireland's police force, said.
It urged all road users to stay indoors and not travel unless their journey was absolutely necessary.It urged all road users to stay indoors and not travel unless their journey was absolutely necessary.
The Met Office has warned of "potential danger to life", with wind gusts off the south coast of Ireland reaching 109mph (176km/h) at Fastnet Rock.The Met Office has warned of "potential danger to life", with wind gusts off the south coast of Ireland reaching 109mph (176km/h) at Fastnet Rock.
A yellow warning of "very windy weather" also covers parts of Scotland, the west and north of England and Wales.A yellow warning of "very windy weather" also covers parts of Scotland, the west and north of England and Wales.
BBC weather presenter Chris Fawkes said: "This is one of the strongest storms you're going to see this year."BBC weather presenter Chris Fawkes said: "This is one of the strongest storms you're going to see this year."
It could be several days before power is restored to some homes in the Republic of Ireland, ESB Networks has warned.It could be several days before power is restored to some homes in the Republic of Ireland, ESB Networks has warned.
The roof of Cork's football stadium has also been blown off by the winds.The roof of Cork's football stadium has also been blown off by the winds.
In Wales, about 200 homes were without power and the Cleddau Bridge was shut to high-sided vehicles, Pembrokeshire County Council said. All schools in the county have been closed.In Wales, about 200 homes were without power and the Cleddau Bridge was shut to high-sided vehicles, Pembrokeshire County Council said. All schools in the county have been closed.
Ophelia has arrived from the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean and comes 30 years after the UK's Great Storm of 1987.Ophelia has arrived from the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean and comes 30 years after the UK's Great Storm of 1987.
Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said Ophelia was a dangerous storm and advised people to stay indoors until it had passed.Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said Ophelia was a dangerous storm and advised people to stay indoors until it had passed.
The BBC's Ireland correspondent, Chris Page, said it would be the most severe storm to hit Ireland in half a century.The BBC's Ireland correspondent, Chris Page, said it would be the most severe storm to hit Ireland in half a century.
The Irish Republic's Met Eireann said the storm was forecast to travel north over western parts of Ireland, with "violent and destructive gusts" of 75mph to 93mph (120 km/h to 150km/h) expected countrywide.The Irish Republic's Met Eireann said the storm was forecast to travel north over western parts of Ireland, with "violent and destructive gusts" of 75mph to 93mph (120 km/h to 150km/h) expected countrywide.
"There is a danger to life and property," it said."There is a danger to life and property," it said.
It has issued a red alert for the country.It has issued a red alert for the country.
In England, three flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected - have been issued in the South West, and there are 13 flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible - across other parts of the country.In England, three flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected - have been issued in the South West, and there are 13 flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible - across other parts of the country.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has put a series of flood alerts and warnings in place for south west Scotland.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has put a series of flood alerts and warnings in place for south west Scotland.
In other developments:In other developments:
Former US President Bill Clinton has cancelled a trip to Belfast because of the weather.Former US President Bill Clinton has cancelled a trip to Belfast because of the weather.
BBC Weather said Monday would be a "day of huge contrasts" with the strong gusts of wind travelling over the Irish Sea and heading north to central and southern Scotland, sparing eastern parts of the UK.BBC Weather said Monday would be a "day of huge contrasts" with the strong gusts of wind travelling over the Irish Sea and heading north to central and southern Scotland, sparing eastern parts of the UK.
Eastern England is instead expected to enjoy unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures of 22C or 23C on Monday - compared with an average for mid-October of 15C.Eastern England is instead expected to enjoy unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures of 22C or 23C on Monday - compared with an average for mid-October of 15C.
Highs of 24C were recorded in the region on Saturday as some parts of the country basked in a "mini heatwave" thanks to warm air brought by Ophelia.Highs of 24C were recorded in the region on Saturday as some parts of the country basked in a "mini heatwave" thanks to warm air brought by Ophelia.
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