Weather warnings are in place across the UK and Ireland as Network Rail says storm has hit ‘much harder and more quickly than expected’
Amber warning for wind: Covering Orkney and Shetland, Grampian and Highlands & Eilean Siar. The Met Office says to expect power cuts, damage to buildings and travel disruption. It adds that “injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties”. This warning is in place until 9pm this evening.
Yellow warning for wind: Covering the rest of the UK. The Met Office says to expect travel disruption and possible power cuts. For Northern Ireland, Scotland, northern England and parts of Wales, this warning remains in place until midnight tonight. For the rest of England and Wales, the warning ends at 7pm.
