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| Storm Ali: Woman dies as caravan is blown off cliff | Storm Ali: Woman dies as caravan is blown off cliff |
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| A woman has died after a caravan was blown off a cliff in the Republic of Ireland, as parts of the British Isles have been battered by Storm Ali. | A woman has died after a caravan was blown off a cliff in the Republic of Ireland, as parts of the British Isles have been battered by Storm Ali. |
| The woman in her 50s died after the caravan was swept away in Claddaghduff, County Galway, at about 07:45 BST. | The woman in her 50s died after the caravan was swept away in Claddaghduff, County Galway, at about 07:45 BST. |
| More than 80,000 homes are without power in Ireland and Northern Ireland and strong gusts are disrupting travel. | More than 80,000 homes are without power in Ireland and Northern Ireland and strong gusts are disrupting travel. |
| An amber warning, meaning "be prepared", is in place in Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England. | An amber warning, meaning "be prepared", is in place in Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England. |
| The weather warning - which means lives could be put at risk - applies until 17:00 BST. | The weather warning - which means lives could be put at risk - applies until 17:00 BST. |
| It means damage to buildings, disruption to road, rail, air and ferry services and power cuts should be expected. | It means damage to buildings, disruption to road, rail, air and ferry services and power cuts should be expected. |
| The Met Office said winds of 91mph have been recorded in Killowen, County Down. | The Met Office said winds of 91mph have been recorded in Killowen, County Down. |
| However, the strongest winds could be felt in central and southern Scotland and north-east England later. | |
| BBC Weather presenter Matt Taylor said the storm could have a greater impact because of the time of year it has hit the UK. | BBC Weather presenter Matt Taylor said the storm could have a greater impact because of the time of year it has hit the UK. |
| He said most trees were still in full leaf and were "acting like sails", making it more likely they could be pulled over and cause travel problems. | He said most trees were still in full leaf and were "acting like sails", making it more likely they could be pulled over and cause travel problems. |
| Irish President Michael D Higgins expressed his condolences to the family of the woman who died in County Galway. | Irish President Michael D Higgins expressed his condolences to the family of the woman who died in County Galway. |
| It is understood she was a tourist and had been staying at a campsite in Claddaghduff. | It is understood she was a tourist and had been staying at a campsite in Claddaghduff. |
| Meanwhile, about 32,000 homes across Northern Ireland are without power, while two councils have closed some public spaces due to the storm. | Meanwhile, about 32,000 homes across Northern Ireland are without power, while two councils have closed some public spaces due to the storm. |
| Belfast City Council said it had closed all its parks, pitches and playgrounds, while Derry City and Strabane District Council closed all its parks and cemeteries "until further notice". | Belfast City Council said it had closed all its parks, pitches and playgrounds, while Derry City and Strabane District Council closed all its parks and cemeteries "until further notice". |
| Belfast Zoo was also closed due to the weather. | Belfast Zoo was also closed due to the weather. |
| In Scotland, a freight train was derailed on the Highland Main Line after striking fallen branches. | In Scotland, a freight train was derailed on the Highland Main Line after striking fallen branches. |
| The incident happened at about 01:40 near Culloden in Inverness during a spell of high winds ahead of Storm Ali's forecasted bad weather. | The incident happened at about 01:40 near Culloden in Inverness during a spell of high winds ahead of Storm Ali's forecasted bad weather. |
| The Forth Road Bridge was closed to all vehicles and pedestrians, Traffic Scotland said. | The Forth Road Bridge was closed to all vehicles and pedestrians, Traffic Scotland said. |
| A yellow warning - less severe than amber warnings - is in force across the whole of Scotland, as well as parts of North Wales and northern England, until 22:00. | A yellow warning - less severe than amber warnings - is in force across the whole of Scotland, as well as parts of North Wales and northern England, until 22:00. |
| Those areas are likely to experience gusts of up to 60 mph but could face similar levels of danger and damage. | Those areas are likely to experience gusts of up to 60 mph but could face similar levels of danger and damage. |
| Meteorologist Bonnie Diamond said the outlook was for heavy rain on Thursday, with the Met Office issuing yellow warnings for flooding on roads in Wales. | Meteorologist Bonnie Diamond said the outlook was for heavy rain on Thursday, with the Met Office issuing yellow warnings for flooding on roads in Wales. |
| She said: "Moving into Thursday we will see widespread heavy and persistent rain which looks set to change to sunshine and showers on Friday, before becoming more settled on Saturday." | She said: "Moving into Thursday we will see widespread heavy and persistent rain which looks set to change to sunshine and showers on Friday, before becoming more settled on Saturday." |
| Storm Ali is the UK's first named storm of the season. | Storm Ali is the UK's first named storm of the season. |
| It comes after the remnants of the US-named Storm Helene - which took its name from a hurricane - hit part of Wales on Tuesday. | It comes after the remnants of the US-named Storm Helene - which took its name from a hurricane - hit part of Wales on Tuesday. |
| Have you been affected by Storm Ali? Share your pictures, video and experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Have you been affected by Storm Ali? Share your pictures, video and experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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