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Heavy rain and strong winds could disrupt road and rail travel ahead of the Christmas break in some areas.Heavy rain and strong winds could disrupt road and rail travel ahead of the Christmas break in some areas.
The Met Office has issued amber warnings for rain for Wales, the east of England, south-west England and London and the South East from Monday morning.The Met Office has issued amber warnings for rain for Wales, the east of England, south-west England and London and the South East from Monday morning.
People should "be prepared" for "some significant disruption" in those areas.People should "be prepared" for "some significant disruption" in those areas.
There will "inevitably" be some disruption on roads, the AA said. There are also warnings of train delays.There will "inevitably" be some disruption on roads, the AA said. There are also warnings of train delays.
BBC Weather forecaster Laura Gilchrist said that from early on Monday morning, strong winds and heavy rain would be heading across the UK from the South West.BBC Weather forecaster Laura Gilchrist said that from early on Monday morning, strong winds and heavy rain would be heading across the UK from the South West.
"At times there could be gusts of to 60-70mph likely around the exposed coasts, especially along the English Channel," she said."At times there could be gusts of to 60-70mph likely around the exposed coasts, especially along the English Channel," she said.
"There is potential for disruption to travel.""There is potential for disruption to travel."
There are expected to be strong winds of up to 90mph for the north-west of the country on Tuesday.There are expected to be strong winds of up to 90mph for the north-west of the country on Tuesday.
Forecasters said the conditions would continue into Tuesday but ease off for Christmas Day and Boxing Day before returning on Friday.Forecasters said the conditions would continue into Tuesday but ease off for Christmas Day and Boxing Day before returning on Friday.
BBC Weather presenter Chris Fawkes said 20-40mm of rainfall is expected to fall in Wales, the Midlands and the southern counties of England.BBC Weather presenter Chris Fawkes said 20-40mm of rainfall is expected to fall in Wales, the Midlands and the southern counties of England.
He said Monday's rain could cause localised flooding where the ground is already saturated.He said Monday's rain could cause localised flooding where the ground is already saturated.
The Environment Agency has said there is a medium risk of flooding on Monday in southern areas, including Hampshire, Kent, west Sussex, the South West, Greater London and Surrey.The Environment Agency has said there is a medium risk of flooding on Monday in southern areas, including Hampshire, Kent, west Sussex, the South West, Greater London and Surrey.
'Stay away''Stay away'
The agency's director of operations, David Jordan, said people should stay away from promenades along the south coast on Monday and Tuesday because of the stormy conditions.The agency's director of operations, David Jordan, said people should stay away from promenades along the south coast on Monday and Tuesday because of the stormy conditions.
"Tragically people die because they've taken risks and attempted to drive through flood water just to save a few minutes, he said."Tragically people die because they've taken risks and attempted to drive through flood water just to save a few minutes, he said.
The AA said Monday was likely to be one of the busiest days on the road ahead of Christmas, with key motorways and A-roads busier than usual.The AA said Monday was likely to be one of the busiest days on the road ahead of Christmas, with key motorways and A-roads busier than usual.
"Driving conditions in places are going to pretty horrible tomorrow with reduced visibility and standing water causing problems," it said."Driving conditions in places are going to pretty horrible tomorrow with reduced visibility and standing water causing problems," it said.
The Highways Agency, which manages major roads in England, is advising drivers of vehicles vulnerable to high winds to avoid certain roads if possible.The Highways Agency, which manages major roads in England, is advising drivers of vehicles vulnerable to high winds to avoid certain roads if possible.
It said gusts of up to 60mph were likely south of the M4 to Suffolk, with 70mph gusts likely on routes close to the coast.It said gusts of up to 60mph were likely south of the M4 to Suffolk, with 70mph gusts likely on routes close to the coast.
Its head of on-road services, John McTaggart, said: "Road users are urged to check traffic and weather conditions before setting out on journeys and to heed any advice such as speed restrictions once they are on the strategic road network.Its head of on-road services, John McTaggart, said: "Road users are urged to check traffic and weather conditions before setting out on journeys and to heed any advice such as speed restrictions once they are on the strategic road network.
"Be aware of sudden gusts of wind, and give high-sided vehicles, caravans, motorbikes and bicycles plenty of space.""Be aware of sudden gusts of wind, and give high-sided vehicles, caravans, motorbikes and bicycles plenty of space."
The agency said it may need to close certain bridges in the event of persistent high winds, "so please be alert for warnings of closures and follow the clearly signed diversion routes".The agency said it may need to close certain bridges in the event of persistent high winds, "so please be alert for warnings of closures and follow the clearly signed diversion routes".
The National Rail website said the strong winds and rain forecast may mean that some trains are delayed or cancelled, and some train operators may run an amended timetable. Rail disruption
Dozens of train companies have said they expect services to be affected by the storm.
The capacity of the rail network will be reduced because trains will have to keep to slower speeds because of the high winds.
Because of the expected disruption, many train operators have advised customers with tickets for Monday afternoon to travel earlier.
Passengers are advised to check National Rail Enquiries or speak to their train company.Passengers are advised to check National Rail Enquiries or speak to their train company.
Virgin Trains said strong winds were expected from Monday afternoon and it expects to run a reduced service between London and Manchester and London and Birmingham from 15:00 GMT.
A spokesman said: "If you are due to travel in the afternoon or evening on Monday, you are advised to travel today or on Monday morning.
"Tickets dated for travel on Sunday or Monday will be accepted for travel on any train on either day."
East Midlands Trains have planned alterations to some services to take the weather into account.
First Hull trains said that Network Rail is likely to impose speed restrictions on the route to and from London Kings Cross.
It said restrictions would be removed on tickets for passengers travelling on Sunday.
East Coast Trains said there would be speed restrictions on trains travelling between Peterborough and London and from Peterborough and York on Monday afternoon.
While there are currently no planned flight delays, Heathrow Airport and Stansted Airport have advised passengers to check with their airline before travelling to the airport on Monday.While there are currently no planned flight delays, Heathrow Airport and Stansted Airport have advised passengers to check with their airline before travelling to the airport on Monday.
Gatwick Airport said that although they are expecting some adverse weather they do not expect it to cause any problems.Gatwick Airport said that although they are expecting some adverse weather they do not expect it to cause any problems.
On Sunday, 40 firefighters were called to Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders after a flash flood swept through the town.On Sunday, 40 firefighters were called to Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders after a flash flood swept through the town.
And gale force winds damaged ancient woodland in Gwynedd.And gale force winds damaged ancient woodland in Gwynedd.
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