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Storm Ali: Woman dies as caravan is blown off cliff Storm Ali: High winds cut power and disrupt travel
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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 Irish Republic, as Storm Ali brings winds of up to 90mph to parts of the UK.
The woman in her 50s died after the caravan was swept away in Claddaghduff, County Galway, at about 07:45 BST. Thousands of homes are without power, lorries have overturned and a cruise ship has been torn from its dock.
More than 200,000 homes are without power in Northern Ireland and the Republic, with wind disrupting travel. In Scotland a "major incident" has been declared, as people have reportedly been hurt by flying debris.
An amber warning, meaning "be prepared", is in place for Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England.An amber warning, meaning "be prepared", is in place for Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England.
The weather warning - which means lives could be put at risk - is in force until 17:00 BST.The weather warning - which means lives could be put at risk - is in force until 17:00 BST.
It means damage to buildings, disruption to road, rail, air and ferry services, and power cuts should be expected. Storm Ali is the UK's first named storm of the season.
A "major incident" has been declared in Dumfries and Galloway, with emergency workers and council staff dealing with "multiple incidents".
Children in the area have been told not to walk home from school until the weather subsides.
Dumfries and Galloway Virtual Operations Support Team said some children had already been injured by flying debris.
Earlier, a freight train derailed on the Highland Main Line after striking fallen branches.
And strong winds also caused a cruise ship to slip its moorings in the port of Greenock, Inverclyde.
Oceania Cruises said all guests and crew are safe and tugs have been called in to assist.
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.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. Power-cuts and fallen trees are causing disruption in Cumbria, where residents have been warned of flying debris.
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 in her 50s who died in County Galway, after the caravan she was in was swept away at about 07:45 BST.
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.
More than 186,000 homes and businesses are without power in the Republic of Ireland.More than 186,000 homes and businesses are without power in the Republic of Ireland.
Travel disruption:Travel disruption:
Meanwhile, about 65,000 homes across Northern Ireland are without power, while two councils have closed some public spaces because of the storm. About 65,000 homes across Northern Ireland are without power, while two councils have closed some public spaces because of 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.
Dozens of roads are known to have been affected, with a number closed by fallen trees.Dozens of roads are known to have been affected, with a number closed by fallen trees.
A "major incident" has been declared in Dumfries and Galloway, with emergency workers and council staff dealing with "multiple incidents".
Children in the area have been told not to walk home from school until the weather subsides.
Strong winds also caused a cruise ship to slip its moorings in the port of Greenock, Inverclyde. Oceania Cruises said all guests and crew are safe and tugs have been called in to assist.
Earlier, a freight train derailed on the Highland Main Line after striking fallen branches.
The incident happened at about 01:40 near Culloden during high winds ahead of Storm Ali's forecasted bad weather.
The Forth Road Bridge was closed to all vehicles and pedestrians, Traffic Scotland said.
A yellow warning - less severe than amber - 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 - 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.
BBC Weather presenter Matt Taylor said the storm could have a greater impact because of the time of year.
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.
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." Storm Ali comes after the remnants of former hurricane Helene hit parts of Wales on Tuesday.
Storm Ali is the UK's first named storm of the season.
It comes after the remnants of former hurricane Helene hit part of Wales on Tuesday.
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