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| Storm Gareth: Heavy rain hits ahead of strong winds 'up to 80mph' | Storm Gareth: Heavy rain hits ahead of strong winds 'up to 80mph' |
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| Strong winds have brought travel disruption to parts of the UK, as Storm Gareth continues to approach. | Strong winds have brought travel disruption to parts of the UK, as Storm Gareth continues to approach. |
| Four Met Office yellow weather warnings are in place between now and Friday. | Four Met Office yellow weather warnings are in place between now and Friday. |
| Gusts of up to 60mph were recorded on Tuesday morning, and the Met Office said winds could reach speeds of 80mph along northern coasts later. | Gusts of up to 60mph were recorded on Tuesday morning, and the Met Office said winds could reach speeds of 80mph along northern coasts later. |
| The M48 Severn Bridge was closed on Tuesday morning, and elsewhere some rail commuters were warned of potential speed restrictions due to winds. | The M48 Severn Bridge was closed on Tuesday morning, and elsewhere some rail commuters were warned of potential speed restrictions due to winds. |
| 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. |
| Heavy rain has already hit parts of the UK, and the storm - which is currently to the west of Scotland - is due to bring two bouts strong winds, BBC Weather said. | Heavy rain has already hit parts of the UK, and the storm - which is currently to the west of Scotland - is due to bring two bouts strong winds, BBC Weather said. |
| Winds will affect many areas, starting in Northern Ireland before moving into Scotland late on Tuesday and then northern England and Wales overnight into Wednesday. | |
| The Met Office has four yellow "be aware" warnings in place, from now until Friday. They include warnings for: | The Met Office has four yellow "be aware" warnings in place, from now until Friday. They include warnings for: |
| Storm Gareth will bring the risk of damage to buildings, flying debris, large waves, power cuts and travel disruption, the Met Office said. | Storm Gareth will bring the risk of damage to buildings, flying debris, large waves, power cuts and travel disruption, the Met Office said. |
| Bridges closed and flooding | Bridges closed and flooding |
| On Tuesday morning, some parts of the UK were affected by travel disruption. | On Tuesday morning, some parts of the UK were affected by travel disruption. |
| In Wales, the M48 Severn Bridge linking Monmouthshire and south west England was closed, although since reopened to cars eastbound. | In Wales, the M48 Severn Bridge linking Monmouthshire and south west England was closed, although since reopened to cars eastbound. |
| Flights from Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh and Belfast have been delayed and ferry services between Pembroke and Rosslare and Dublin and Holyhead are affected. | Flights from Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh and Belfast have been delayed and ferry services between Pembroke and Rosslare and Dublin and Holyhead are affected. |
| Elsewhere, South Western Railway said speed restrictions may be imposed in coastal areas. | Elsewhere, South Western Railway said speed restrictions may be imposed in coastal areas. |
| Delays were reported on the Tamar Bridge, linking Saltash and Plymouth, part of which was closed temporarily, as well as to ferry services. | |
| The Met Office is also warning of localised flooding in Cumbria, after heavy rain overnight on Monday. | The Met Office is also warning of localised flooding in Cumbria, after heavy rain overnight on Monday. |
| Highways England said there was severe flooding on the northbound slip road leading to Charnock Richard services off the M6 in Lancashire. Flooding also caused a lane to be closed on the M6 southbound near junction 33, at Hampson Green. | Highways England said there was severe flooding on the northbound slip road leading to Charnock Richard services off the M6 in Lancashire. Flooding also caused a lane to be closed on the M6 southbound near junction 33, at Hampson Green. |
| The Environment Agency in Yorkshire and the north east of England said rivers will continue to rise on Tuesday, while in Cumbria and Lancashire workers were out trying 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, while in Cumbria and Lancashire workers were out trying to reduce the risk of flooding. |
| It comes as cars were crushed by scaffolding and a supermarket roof was ripped off as strong winds battered southern England on Sunday. | It comes as cars were crushed by scaffolding and a supermarket roof was ripped off as strong winds battered southern England on Sunday. |
| 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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