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Storm Ali: High winds cut power and disrupt travel Storm Ali: Two killed as high winds batter UK
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A woman has died after a caravan was blown off a cliff in the Irish Republic, as Storm Ali brings winds of up to 100mph to parts of the UK. Two people have died, as Storm Ali brings winds of up to 100mph to parts of the British Isles.
Thousands of homes are without power, lorries have overturned and a cruise ship has been torn from its dock. A woman died after the caravan she was in was blown off a cliff in the Irish Republic, while in Northern Ireland a man was killed by a falling tree.
In Scotland a "major incident" has been declared, as people have reportedly been hurt by flying debris. Another woman has been seriously injured after a tree fell on a car in Crewe, Cheshire.
Thousands of homes are without power, lorries have overturned and a cruise ship has broken free from its moorings.
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 at risk - is in force until 17:00 BST.
Storm Ali is the UK's first named storm of the season.Storm Ali is the UK's first named storm of the season.
A 102mph wind gust was recorded on the Tay Road Bridge between Dundee and Fife at 15:00. A man in his 20s was killed and another in his 40s was injured, after a tree fell on them at the gates of Slieve Gullion Forest Park, in County Armagh.
A "major incident" has been declared in Dumfries and Galloway, with emergency workers and council staff dealing with "multiple incidents". It is thought the men were working on behalf of Northern Ireland Water.
It is understood the woman who was killed in County Galway was a tourist in her 50s who had been staying at a campsite in Claddaghduff.
Cheshire Police said a woman in Crewe was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a tree fell on a car on the A49.
Elsewhere, a 102mph gust was recorded on the Tay Road Bridge between Dundee and Fife at 15:00.
In Dumfries and Galloway a "major incident" has been declared, as a number of people have been hurt by flying debris.
Children in the area have been told not to walk home from school until the weather subsides.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.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.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.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.Oceania Cruises said all guests and crew are safe and tugs have been called in to assist.
About 30,000 homes and businesses are without power in Scotland.About 30,000 homes and businesses are without power in Scotland.
Power-cuts and fallen trees are also causing disruption in Cumbria, where residents have been warned of flying debris.Power-cuts and fallen trees are also causing disruption in Cumbria, where residents have been warned of flying debris.
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.
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.
Travel disruption:Travel disruption:
About 65,000 homes across Northern Ireland are without power, while two councils have closed some public spaces because of the storm. More than 186,000 homes and businesses are without power in the Republic of Ireland.
In Northern Ireland, about 65,000 homes 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 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.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.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.
Storm Ali comes after the remnants of former hurricane Helene hit parts of Wales on Tuesday.
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