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| Storm Gareth: Travel disruption as gusts of up to 75mph hit UK | Storm Gareth: Travel disruption as gusts of up to 75mph hit UK |
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| Heavy rain and strong winds have been causing travel disruption in several parts of the UK as Storm Gareth moves east. | Heavy rain and strong winds have been causing travel disruption in several parts of the UK as Storm Gareth moves east. |
| Northern Ireland was the first area to be affected and parts of Scotland and north-west England have seen flooding. | Northern Ireland was the first area to be affected and parts of Scotland and north-west England have seen flooding. |
| National Rail said there was disruptions on various train lines in Scotland, Wales and northern and eastern England. | National Rail said there was disruptions on various train lines in Scotland, Wales and northern and eastern England. |
| Three yellow Met Office weather warnings are in place until Thursday. | Three yellow Met Office weather warnings are in place until Thursday. |
| Forecasters said there could be gusts of up to 80mph along coasts in northern England. | Forecasters said there could be gusts of up to 80mph along coasts in northern England. |
| Trains between Durham and Newcastle were halted until 09:00 GMT after overhead electric wires were damaged, impacting LNER, CrossCountry, Northern and Transpennine Express services. | Trains between Durham and Newcastle were halted until 09:00 GMT after overhead electric wires were damaged, impacting LNER, CrossCountry, Northern and Transpennine Express services. |
| National Rail said disruption was expected on the line until the end of the day, with further delays and cancellations expected. | National Rail said disruption was expected on the line until the end of the day, with further delays and cancellations expected. |
| Meanwhile, some Virgin Trains services between Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston and some trains between Glasgow Central and Preston were cancelled. | Meanwhile, some Virgin Trains services between Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston and some trains between Glasgow Central and Preston were cancelled. |
| There were also reports of trees blocking roads and some exposed routes in the north-east of England being closed to high-sided vehicles. | There were also reports of trees blocking roads and some exposed routes in the north-east of England being closed to high-sided vehicles. |
| Commuters also faced disruption in parts of Wales as fallen trees blocked roads in Carmarthenshire, Gwynedd and Powys. | |
| Six French fishermen were airlifted from a boat that was stricken in 20ft (6m) high waves off Land's End after coastguards were alerted its engine had failed. | |
| BBC Scotland Weather said winds had reached storm force across Argyll with a gust of 75mph at Machrihanish. | BBC Scotland Weather said winds had reached storm force across Argyll with a gust of 75mph at Machrihanish. |
| Flooding has already affected many parts of Scotland with alerts in place in southern and western areas of Scotland. | Flooding has already affected many parts of Scotland with alerts in place in southern and western areas of Scotland. |
| The Environment Agency has issued a number of flood warnings, mostly in north west England. | The Environment Agency has issued a number of flood warnings, mostly in north west England. |
| The Met Office has also warned of localised flooding in Cumbria, after heavy rain. | The Met Office has also warned of localised flooding in Cumbria, after heavy rain. |
| It added that the storm brings the risk of damage to buildings, flying debris, large waves, power cuts and travel disruption. | It added that the storm brings the risk of damage to buildings, flying debris, large waves, power cuts and travel disruption. |
| The strong winds are expected to move into England and Wales on Wednesday before gradually easing into the afternoon. | The strong winds are expected to move into England and Wales on Wednesday before gradually easing into the afternoon. |
| Gusts of up to 50-55mph are likely inland and 65mph along western coasts, forecasters say. | Gusts of up to 50-55mph are likely inland and 65mph along western coasts, forecasters say. |
| The Environment Agency in Yorkshire and the north east of England said rivers will continue to rise, with workers out in Cumbria and Lancashire on Tuesday 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, with workers out in Cumbria and Lancashire on Tuesday 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. |
| The three yellow "be aware" Met Office warnings in place include: | The three yellow "be aware" Met Office warnings in place include: |
| Ferries hit | Ferries hit |
| In Wales, the M48 Severn Bridge linking Monmouthshire and south west England has reopened to all vehicles after it was closed for four hours on Tuesday. | In Wales, the M48 Severn Bridge linking Monmouthshire and south west England has reopened to all vehicles after it was closed for four hours on Tuesday. |
| Ferry services between Pembroke and Rosslare and Holyhead Dublin were affected. | Ferry services between Pembroke and Rosslare and Holyhead Dublin were affected. |
| In Northern Ireland, the City of Derry Airport warned passengers to expect disruptions to flights. | In Northern Ireland, the City of Derry Airport warned passengers to expect disruptions to flights. |
| P&O Ferries said the 07:30 GMT service from Larne to Cairnryan on Wednesday had been cancelled, while there are delays of up to 60 minutes between Dover and Calais. | P&O Ferries said the 07:30 GMT service from Larne to Cairnryan on Wednesday had been cancelled, while there are delays of up to 60 minutes between Dover and Calais. |
| The company said services between Dublin and Liverpool were now running again having been cancelled on Tuesday evening. | The company said services between Dublin and Liverpool were now running again having been cancelled on Tuesday evening. |
| Elsewhere, Brittany Ferries has also cancelled ferries from Roscoff to Plymouth and Portsmouth to Bilbao due to weather conditions. | Elsewhere, Brittany Ferries has also cancelled ferries from Roscoff to Plymouth and Portsmouth to Bilbao 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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