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The latest storm to hit the UK is causing disruption for many returning to work after the Christmas break.The latest storm to hit the UK is causing disruption for many returning to work after the Christmas break.
Roads are closed and train services are cancelled or delayed in some areas.Roads are closed and train services are cancelled or delayed in some areas.
It comes amid a fresh warning that "colossal waves" whipped up by winds of up to 70mph are likely to cause more flooding in some coastal areas.It comes amid a fresh warning that "colossal waves" whipped up by winds of up to 70mph are likely to cause more flooding in some coastal areas.
There are about 110 flood warnings in place in England, Scotland and Wales, and one severe - indicating "danger to life" - on the Lower Stour in Dorset. There are about 120 flood warnings in place in England, Scotland and Wales, and one severe - indicating "danger to life" - on the Lower Stour in Dorset.
Western and southern areas are likely to bear the brunt, where flooding could be worse than that seen in recent days. Western and southern areas are bearing the brunt of the latest severe weather, and flooding could be worse than that seen in recent days.
The travel disruption includes:The travel disruption includes:
Around the UK:Around the UK:
'Lethal' waves'Lethal' waves
BBC forecaster John Hammond said there was no good news for exposed places around southern and western coasts where there would be "colossal waves".BBC forecaster John Hammond said there was no good news for exposed places around southern and western coasts where there would be "colossal waves".
"Add on top of that high spring tides again - and very, very strong winds of up to 70mph - and here's your recipe for scenes similar, or perhaps even worse, than those we've seen over the last couple of days.""Add on top of that high spring tides again - and very, very strong winds of up to 70mph - and here's your recipe for scenes similar, or perhaps even worse, than those we've seen over the last couple of days."
He added: "These waves are going to be absolutely lethal if you get in the way of them."He added: "These waves are going to be absolutely lethal if you get in the way of them."
The Met Office issued a warning of gusts of up to 70mph for Britain's west coast, the south-east of England and the east coast of Northern Ireland on Monday. The Met Office issued a warning of gusts of up to 70mph for Britain's west coast and the east coast of Northern Ireland on Monday.
It said a large, deep depression in the Atlantic had been "whipping waves up" out at sea and these would come into western and southern coastal areas of the UK as a large swell on Monday.It said a large, deep depression in the Atlantic had been "whipping waves up" out at sea and these would come into western and southern coastal areas of the UK as a large swell on Monday.
"This, combined with waves driven by the winds in UK waters on Monday, will generate wave heights of 7-10m over parts of western Scotland, Wales and south-west England, and 3-7m in much of the English Channel and Irish Sea," it added."This, combined with waves driven by the winds in UK waters on Monday, will generate wave heights of 7-10m over parts of western Scotland, Wales and south-west England, and 3-7m in much of the English Channel and Irish Sea," it added.
"The public should be aware of the dangers of waves crashing onshore and over-topping shore lines and sea fronts.""The public should be aware of the dangers of waves crashing onshore and over-topping shore lines and sea fronts."
As well as the severe flood warning for Iford Bridge Home Park, Dorset, more than 90 flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required - are in place in England and Wales.As well as the severe flood warning for Iford Bridge Home Park, Dorset, more than 90 flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required - are in place in England and Wales.
More than 230 flood alerts - meaning "flooding is possible, be prepared" - are also in place.More than 230 flood alerts - meaning "flooding is possible, be prepared" - are also in place.
Residents in Dorset and Oxfordshire, already inundated by high waters, were again urged by the Environment Agency to prepare for "significant flooding" on the Thames, Dorset Stour and Frome.Residents in Dorset and Oxfordshire, already inundated by high waters, were again urged by the Environment Agency to prepare for "significant flooding" on the Thames, Dorset Stour and Frome.
Flooding is also expected to continue on the Somerset Levels, and rivers in southern England, including the Severn, remain "very high".Flooding is also expected to continue on the Somerset Levels, and rivers in southern England, including the Severn, remain "very high".
The BBC's Andrew Plant, in south Somerset, says the village of Muchelney has been cut off for about four days. The village of Muchelney, on the Somerset Levels, a coastal plain in central Somerset, has been cut off for about four days.
"On a day when many people are just going back to work after Christmas and the new year, for people in Somerset the going is very difficult indeed - and for the villagers here they are not going anywhere anytime soon," he says. Residents David and Tracey Bradley said they were making daily trips in their canoe to fetch essential supplies.
Mrs Bradley said: "It's pretty desolate really, especially for the elderly and the children." She adds that it can also be "treacherous", and even wading through the flood water is "very dangerous".
In Scotland, 10 flood warnings are in place in Perth and Kinross while, elsewhere in Scotland, a further 15 flood alerts are in place.In Scotland, 10 flood warnings are in place in Perth and Kinross while, elsewhere in Scotland, a further 15 flood alerts are in place.
Strong winds and high tides have caused serious flooding in County Down and sandbags have been distributed in a number of towns close to the county's coastline amid fears of further problems.Strong winds and high tides have caused serious flooding in County Down and sandbags have been distributed in a number of towns close to the county's coastline amid fears of further problems.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of winds for Northern Ireland.The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of winds for Northern Ireland.
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