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UK storm: Damage hits travel as more severe weather hits UK storm: Damage hits travel as more severe weather hits
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Scotland and Northern Ireland are bearing the brunt of the latest storms to hit the UK, amid continuing travel disruption in many parts of the UK.Scotland and Northern Ireland are bearing the brunt of the latest storms to hit the UK, amid continuing travel disruption in many parts of the UK.
Two people died in Monday's storms - a man in Cumbria and a woman in Gwynedd. Two people died in Monday's storm - a man in Cumbria and a woman in Gwynedd. A woman has also died in a car crash in "difficult conditions" in Shropshire.
Homes have been damaged with 100,000 without power in southern England, and road, sea and air travel is affected. Homes have been damaged, with 100,000 without power in southern England, and road, sea and air travel is affected.
In Dorset, about 25 people trapped in cars by flood water have been rescued by fire crews, Dorset Fire Control said. High winds are hitting Northern Ireland and Scotland, and could reach 90mph.
Warnings for high winds in Northern Ireland and north-west Scotland have been in place since the early hours, and BBC forecasters said the winds would strengthen through the morning, potentially reaching up to 90mph. As many try to travel home for Christmas, there is widespread disruption to rail services:
As many prepare to travel home for Christmas, there is disruption to many rail services.
The severe weather is causing disruption at some airports. At Gatwick, power problems at the north terminal are causing issues with manual check-in.The severe weather is causing disruption at some airports. At Gatwick, power problems at the north terminal are causing issues with manual check-in.
London's Heathrow is warning of problems and urging passengers to check flight details, while Bristol airport is also seeing delays.London's Heathrow is warning of problems and urging passengers to check flight details, while Bristol airport is also seeing delays.
Many ferry services are still disrupted. Many ferry services are still disrupted, including services between Scotland and Northern Ireland, and Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry crossings.
Some people were forced to spend the night in their cars at the Port of Dover, waiting to sail to France, however the port has now reopened.Some people were forced to spend the night in their cars at the Port of Dover, waiting to sail to France, however the port has now reopened.
Tens of thousands of homes are without power this morning, the Energy Networks Association said. Tens of thousands of homes are without power this morning, with Kent, Surrey and Sussex worst affected, the Energy Networks Association said. It said there had been "notable collisions" along power lines during the stormy weather.
It said there had been "notable collisions" along power lines during the stormy weather.
Tim Field, a spokesman for the industry body, said engineers had been working overnight to restore power and he expected people to be connected quicker than after the recent St Jude storm.Tim Field, a spokesman for the industry body, said engineers had been working overnight to restore power and he expected people to be connected quicker than after the recent St Jude storm.
In other developments:In other developments:
Property damageProperty damage
The Met Office has amber severe weather warnings for wind in Northern Ireland and north-west Scotland.The Met Office has amber severe weather warnings for wind in Northern Ireland and north-west Scotland.
In Scotland, its warnings were upgraded to include the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the north-west Highlands, Argyll and Bute, Orkney and Shetland. Snow and blizzards are also forecast on higher ground.In Scotland, its warnings were upgraded to include the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the north-west Highlands, Argyll and Bute, Orkney and Shetland. Snow and blizzards are also forecast on higher ground.
The strongest gusts so far were 69mph on the Isle of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides and 75mph on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides.The strongest gusts so far were 69mph on the Isle of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides and 75mph on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides.
Northern Ireland Electricity said northern and eastern coastal areas and exposed high ground were likely to be particularly affected.Northern Ireland Electricity said northern and eastern coastal areas and exposed high ground were likely to be particularly affected.
Flood warningsFlood warnings
The Environment Agency has one severe flood warning - indicating danger to life - in place, for the Sea Life Centre and Preston Beach Road area of Lodmoor, Weymouth.The Environment Agency has one severe flood warning - indicating danger to life - in place, for the Sea Life Centre and Preston Beach Road area of Lodmoor, Weymouth.
There are more than 150 flood warnings in place for England and Wales - signifying that flooding is "expected", and more than 270 flood alerts, where flooding is "possible".There are more than 150 flood warnings in place for England and Wales - signifying that flooding is "expected", and more than 270 flood alerts, where flooding is "possible".
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has about two dozen flood warnings in place but no severe flood warnings.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has about two dozen flood warnings in place but no severe flood warnings.
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