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Stormy gusts up to 65mph forecast to batter UK Severe weather warnings as storms batter UK
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Storms are set to batter the UK on Monday, with downpours and winds of up to 65mph (105km/h) expected. Storms are battering the UK on Monday, with snow, downpours of rain and winds of up to 65mph (105km/h).
Wales and Scotland are expected to be worst hit, but it is unlikely that any region will escape the bad weather. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are worst hit, with the weather bringing disruption across the country.
BBC forecasters say strong gusts could bring branches down as low pressure ushers in the autumn's first storms. BBC forecasters say low pressure is ushering in the first strong autumn storms which could bring down branches.
Severe weather warnings are in place in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and western counties of England, with snow and sleet forecast in some areas. Severe weather warnings are in place in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and western counties of England, with snow and sleet closing roads in Scotland.
Snow flurries Drifting snow
BBC weather forecaster Alex Deakin said winds of 40 or 50mph would be typical on Monday, but could reach 65mph on western coasts. In Scotland, gale force winds and driving rain are battering large parts of the country.
Although the storms are fairly typical for the time of year, they follow a period of quite benign conditions, he added. Travelling conditions have been poor and some ferries have been disrupted.
Parts of Wales and Scotland could see sleet on Monday, with snow flurries forecast over parts of the Scottish Highlands, Cumbria and the Peak District. Speed restrictions were in place on many bridges and fallen trees caused problems on the A82 near Drumnadrochit.
There is also snow on the higher roads such as the A9 at Drumochter in the Highlands and on the M74 north of Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway.
Grampian Police said the A93 Glenshee to Braemar road was closed due to drifting snow and high winds and would remain closed for some time.
But snow triggered optimism in Scotland's ski resorts as flakes began to fall at Lecht ski resort in Aberdeenshire and Cairngorm Mountain ski resort near Aviemore.
Cairngorm operations manager Colin Matthew said: "We started skiing at the end of November last year, so we hope it's the start of a good year."
In Northern Ireland, motorists were advised to drive with extreme caution after reports of ice, flooding, debris and fallen trees on the roads after overnight storms.
A number of severe weather warnings have been issued by The Met Office.
Mid-week respite
In Wales, there were warnings of gale force winds and heavy rain.
Parts of the north-west of England were set to be hit by heavy snow and rain and a severe weather warning of heavy rain was also issued for south west England.
Rain is expected to spread eastwards throughout the day.Rain is expected to spread eastwards throughout the day.
The longer-term forecast is also bleak, with storms and heavy winds likely to return by Friday after a brief respite in the middle of the week. BBC weather forecaster Alex Deakin said there would be winds of 40 or 50mph, but they could reach 65mph on western coasts.
Although the storms are fairly typical for the time of year, they follow a period of quite benign conditions, he added.
The longer-term forecast is also bleak, with storms and heavy winds likely to return by Thursday or Friday after a brief mid-week respite.
Have you been affected by the stormy weather?Have you been affected by the stormy weather?
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