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Storm Gareth: Heavy rain hits with strong winds 'up to 80mph' expected Storm Gareth: Heavy rain and strong winds starting to hit
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Strong winds have brought travel disruption to parts of the UK, as Storm Gareth continues to approach. 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 Met Office yellow weather warnings are in place between until Thursday. Three Met Office yellow weather warnings are in place until Thursday.
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 Met Office said winds could reach speeds of 80mph along northern coasts later.
Flooding has already occurred in Scotland and north-west England and there are 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.
Strong winds are expected in south west Scotland on Tuesday evening and are expected to move into England and Wales on Wednesday with possible transport disruption.
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, 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, 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.
Heavy rain has already hit parts of the UK, and the storm - which is currently to the west of Scotland - is expected to bring very windy conditions, BBC Weather said. Strong winds will affect many areas, moving from Northern Ireland into Scotland late on Tuesday and then northern England and Wales overnight into Wednesday.
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 three yellow "be aware" Met Office warnings in place include:The three yellow "be aware" Met Office warnings in place include:
Storm Gareth will bring the risk of damage to buildings, flying debris, large waves, power cuts and travel disruption, the Met Office added.
Travel disruptionsTravel 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.
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh and Belfast have been delayed and ferry services between Pembroke and Rosslare and Holyhead Dublin are affected.Flights from Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh and Belfast have been delayed and ferry services between Pembroke and Rosslare and Holyhead Dublin are affected.
In Scotland, Scot Rail have replaced the Glasgow Central to Androssan/Largs rail service with buses, due to worsening weather conditions at the Saltcoats sea wall.In Scotland, Scot Rail have replaced the Glasgow Central to Androssan/Largs rail service with buses, due to worsening weather conditions at the Saltcoats sea wall.
The A9000 Forth Road Bridge is closed to double decker buses, trailers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and cyclists.The A9000 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.
Elsewhere, Brittany Ferries from Plymouth to Roscoff, and the retuning ferry due to depart on Wednesday, have been cancelled due to weather conditions. 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.
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.
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.
Flooding also led to a lane closure on the M6 earlier, but Highways England said it has now reopened.
George Flinton, of Automobile Association. said: "Drivers need to take particular care in heavy rain and winds from Strom Gareth.
"Gusts are more likely on open stretches of road, when passing bridges or gaps in hedges, or when overtaking high-sided vehicles, and wind can bring down tree branches, blow you off course or blow other vehicles into your path."
The disruption comes after cars were crushed by scaffolding and a supermarket roof was ripped off as strong winds battered southern England on Sunday.
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