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| Storm Gareth: Heavy rain and strong winds starting to hit | Storm Gareth: Heavy rain and strong winds starting to hit |
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| Heavy rain and high winds are starting to hit parts of the UK as Storm Gareth moves east, with fears of travel being disrupted. | Heavy rain and high winds are starting to hit parts of the UK as Storm Gareth moves east, with fears of travel being disrupted. |
| Three yellow weather warnings are in place until Thursday. | Three yellow weather warnings are in place until Thursday. |
| The Met Office said winds could reach speeds of 80mph along northern coasts later. | The Met Office said winds could reach speeds of 80mph along northern coasts later. |
| Northern Ireland was the first to be hit and flooding has affected parts of Scotland and north-west England, with 13 flood warnings in place. | Northern Ireland was the first to be hit and flooding has affected parts of Scotland and north-west England, with 13 flood warnings in place. |
| The Met Office said that the storm brings the risk of damage to buildings, flying debris, large waves, power cuts and travel disruption. | The Met Office said that the storm brings the risk of damage to buildings, flying debris, large waves, power cuts and travel disruption. |
| Strong winds are expected in south west Scotland on Tuesday evening and are expected to move into England and Wales on Wednesday. | Strong winds are expected in south west Scotland on Tuesday evening and are expected to move into England and Wales on Wednesday. |
| Gusts of up to 50-55mph are likely inland and 65mph along western coasts. | Gusts of up to 50-55mph are likely inland and 65mph along western coasts. |
| The Environment Agency has issued six flood warnings, mostly in north west England. | The Environment Agency has issued six flood warnings, mostly in north west England. |
| Seven flood warnings are in place in Scotland. | Seven flood warnings are in place in Scotland. |
| The Met Office has warned of localised flooding in Cumbria, after heavy rain. | The Met Office has warned of localised flooding in Cumbria, after heavy rain. |
| The Environment Agency in Yorkshire and the north east of England said rivers will continue to rise on Tuesday, with workers out in Cumbria and Lancashire to try to reduce the risk of flooding. | The Environment Agency in Yorkshire and the north east of England said rivers will continue to rise on Tuesday, with workers out in Cumbria and Lancashire to try to reduce the risk of flooding. |
| Gareth is the third storm to be named this year, after Erik in February and Freya earlier this month. | Gareth is the third storm to be named this year, after Erik in February and Freya earlier this month. |
| Strong winds will affect many areas, moving from Northern Ireland into Scotland late on Tuesday and then northern England and Wales overnight into Wednesday. | Strong winds will affect many areas, moving from Northern Ireland into Scotland late on Tuesday and then northern England and Wales overnight into Wednesday. |
| The three yellow "be aware" Met Office warnings in place include: | The three yellow "be aware" Met Office warnings in place include: |
| Travel disruptions | Travel disruptions |
| In Wales, the M48 Severn Bridge linking Monmouthshire and south west England has re-opened to all vehicles after it was closed for four hours on Tuesday morning. | In Wales, the M48 Severn Bridge linking Monmouthshire and south west England has re-opened to all vehicles after it was closed for four hours on Tuesday morning. |
| Ferry services between Pembroke and Rosslare and Holyhead Dublin are affected. | |
| In Scotland, Scot Rail have restarted the Glasgow Central to Androssan/Largs rail service, after it was replaced with buses due to worsening weather conditions at the Saltcoats sea wall. | |
| The A900 Forth Road Bridge is closed to double decker buses, trailers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and cyclists. | |
| In Northern Ireland, the City of Derry Airport has warned passengers to expect disruptions to flights. | In Northern Ireland, the City of Derry Airport has warned passengers to expect disruptions to flights. |
| The Foyle Bridge has a restricted 30mph speed limit and is closed to high-sided vehicles. | The Foyle Bridge has a restricted 30mph speed limit and is closed to high-sided vehicles. |
| P&O ferries said sailings between Dublin and Liverpool have been cancelled because of the weather. | P&O ferries said sailings between Dublin and Liverpool have been cancelled because of the weather. |
| The company has advised Larne to Cairnryan passengers to rearrange travel if they can as "delays/cancellations are likely later". | The company has advised Larne to Cairnryan passengers to rearrange travel if they can as "delays/cancellations are likely later". |
| Elsewhere, Brittany Ferries from Plymouth to Roscoff, and the returning ferry due to depart on Wednesday, have been cancelled due to weather conditions. | Elsewhere, Brittany Ferries from Plymouth to Roscoff, and the returning ferry due to depart on Wednesday, have been cancelled due to weather conditions. |
| South Western Railway said speed restrictions may be imposed in coastal areas. | South Western Railway said speed restrictions may be imposed in coastal areas. |
| A flood warning has been issued for Scarborough, and members of the public have been told to be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads with the risk of large waves and sea spray. | A flood warning has been issued for Scarborough, and members of the public have been told to be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads with the risk of large waves and sea spray. |
| Have you been affected by the adverse weather? Tell us about your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk | Have you been affected by the adverse weather? Tell us about your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk |
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