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Hurricane Ophelia: Three people die as storm hits Ireland Hurricane Ophelia: Three people die as storm hits Ireland
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Two men and a woman have been killed as the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia hit the British Isles.Two men and a woman have been killed as the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia hit the British Isles.
As hurricane-force gusts battered the Republic of Ireland, the woman and one man died in separate incidents when trees fell on their cars. As hurricane-force gusts battered the Republic of Ireland, one woman and a man died in separate incidents when trees fell on their cars.
The other man died in a chainsaw accident while attempting to remove a tree felled by the storm. A second man died in a chainsaw accident while attempting to remove a tree felled by the storm.
Across the island of Ireland, thousands of homes and businesses are without power and all schools have been shut. Across Ireland, thousands of homes and businesses are without power and all schools have been shut.
About 360,000 homes and businesses in the Irish Republic, and 18,000 in Northern Ireland, are without power. About 360,000 homes and businesses in the Irish Republic, and 16,000 in Northern Ireland, are without power.
About 4,000 customers in Wales have also lost power.About 4,000 customers in Wales have also lost power.
'Stay indoors''Stay indoors'
The woman, in her 50s, died near Aglish, County Waterford, and a female passenger, in her 70s, was injured.The woman, in her 50s, died near Aglish, County Waterford, and a female passenger, in her 70s, was injured.
Her injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, the Gardai, Ireland's police force, said.Her injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, the Gardai, Ireland's police force, said.
One of the men died near Dundalk, Co Louth, after his car was struck by a tree at about 14.45 BST, the Gardai said.One of the men died near Dundalk, Co Louth, after his car was struck by a tree at about 14.45 BST, the Gardai said.
The other man, in his 30s, was killed in Cahir, Co Tipperary.The other man, in his 30s, was killed in Cahir, Co Tipperary.
All road users were urged to stay indoors and not travel unless their journey was absolutely necessary.All road users were urged 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.
An amber warning - indicating a potential risk to life and property - for Northern Ireland, Wales, south-west Scotland and the Isle of Man is in force until 23:00 BST.An amber warning - indicating a potential risk to life and property - for Northern Ireland, Wales, south-west Scotland and the Isle of Man is in force until 23:00 BST.
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.
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, the Cleddau Bridge was shut to high-sided vehicles, Pembrokeshire County Council said. All schools in the county have been closed.In Wales, the Cleddau Bridge was shut to high-sided vehicles, Pembrokeshire County Council said. All schools in the county have been closed.
Elsewhere in the UK, skies have turned red and yellow as Ophelia drags dust from the Sahara through the atmosphere.Elsewhere in the UK, skies have turned red and yellow as Ophelia drags dust from the Sahara through the atmosphere.
Ophelia has arrived from the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean and coincides with the 30th anniversary of the UK's Great Storm of 1987.Ophelia has arrived from the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean and coincides with the 30th anniversary of the UK's Great Storm of 1987.
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 continue travelling 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 continue travelling north over western parts of Ireland, with "violent and destructive gusts" of 75mph to 93mph (120 km/h to 150km/h) expected countrywide.
It also warned of possible flooding due to heavy rain and storm surges.It also warned of possible flooding due to heavy rain and storm surges.
"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 several 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 several 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:
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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