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| Woman dies after gales batter UK | Woman dies after gales batter UK |
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| A woman who was impaled on a branch when a falling tree hit her car has died, as the UK faces more disruption after 24 hours of severe weather. | A woman who was impaled on a branch when a falling tree hit her car has died, as the UK faces more disruption after 24 hours of severe weather. |
| She was taken to hospital after the incident in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, but died a short time later. | |
| Gale-force winds and torrential rain have caused damage, with power lines brought down and bridges closed. | Gale-force winds and torrential rain have caused damage, with power lines brought down and bridges closed. |
| The worst hit areas have been northern England, north Wales and Northern Ireland, with gusts of 80mph (129km/h). | The worst hit areas have been northern England, north Wales and Northern Ireland, with gusts of 80mph (129km/h). |
| West Yorkshire Police said the woman, from Pontefract, was a passenger in the Vauxhall Zafira which was hit by the falling tree on Thursday night. The driver was hurt in the incident, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. | |
| Some 6,000 people in Northern Ireland were left without power on Thursday night. Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) said on Friday morning that 600 homes were still cut off. | Some 6,000 people in Northern Ireland were left without power on Thursday night. Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) said on Friday morning that 600 homes were still cut off. |
| The main areas of Northern Ireland affected were Dungannon and Omagh in County Tyrone, and Enniskillen in County Fermanagh. | |
| At Leeds-Bradford airport, one flight from Dublin was forced to divert to Liverpool after making three unsuccessful attempts to land. Other planes were forced to fly on to Manchester. | At Leeds-Bradford airport, one flight from Dublin was forced to divert to Liverpool after making three unsuccessful attempts to land. Other planes were forced to fly on to Manchester. |
| The BBC Weather Centre said the weather was at its worst overnight but winds were forecast to slowly ease off through the day. | The BBC Weather Centre said the weather was at its worst overnight but winds were forecast to slowly ease off through the day. |
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| The Royal Navy warship HMS Monmouth has been enduring storm force 10 winds in the Bristol Channel between Porthcawl and Lynmouth. | The Royal Navy warship HMS Monmouth has been enduring storm force 10 winds in the Bristol Channel between Porthcawl and Lynmouth. |
| The ship's commanding officer, Commander Tony Long, said the 170 crew on-board were coping well and were hoping for a drop in the wind on Friday morning. | The ship's commanding officer, Commander Tony Long, said the 170 crew on-board were coping well and were hoping for a drop in the wind on Friday morning. |
| "A few of the younger sailors are still trying to find their sea legs, conditions are quite lively," he said. | "A few of the younger sailors are still trying to find their sea legs, conditions are quite lively," he said. |
| The highest reported wind gust in Wales was 81mph (130km/h) at Aberdaron in Gwynedd. | The highest reported wind gust in Wales was 81mph (130km/h) at Aberdaron in Gwynedd. |
| The Britannia Bridge across the Menai Strait and Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire were closed overnight but have since reopened. | The Britannia Bridge across the Menai Strait and Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire were closed overnight but have since reopened. |
| All ferry sailings across the Irish Sea are cancelled. | All ferry sailings across the Irish Sea are cancelled. |
| There has been localised flooding in Scotland, and ferries to Northern Ireland from the ports of Stranraer and Cairnryan have been suspended. | There has been localised flooding in Scotland, and ferries to Northern Ireland from the ports of Stranraer and Cairnryan have been suspended. |
| Fire crews on the Isle of Wight had to deal with flood-related incidents at about 100 homes, mostly in Ryde, following heavy rain. | Fire crews on the Isle of Wight had to deal with flood-related incidents at about 100 homes, mostly in Ryde, following heavy rain. |
| Flight and ferry crossings to the Isle of Man have also been affected. | Flight and ferry crossings to the Isle of Man have also been affected. |
| What is the weather like where you are? Send us your pictures. | What is the weather like where you are? Send us your pictures. |
| Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7725 100 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. | Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7725 100 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. |
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