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Wind and rain disrupting Christmas travel in the UK
Heavy rain and strong winds have hit western parts of the UK, while travellers are warned of disruption elsewhere throughout the day.
The Met Office has issued amber warnings for rain for Wales, the east of England, south-west England and London and the South East on Monday.
A number of train companies have reduced or cancelled services and the AA warned road disruption was likely.
People have been advised to avoid travelling unless it is "essential".
Some of the worst affected areas include:
The Met Office amber warnings run from 07:00 GMT on Monday to 09:00 on Tuesday.
BBC weather forecaster Nick Miller said that a rapidly deepening area of low pressure was pushing more stormy weather across the UK, including a heightened risk of flooding.
Read more here -- > http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25484998
The Met Office has issued amber warnings for rain for Wales, the east of England, south-west England and London and the South East on Monday.
A number of train companies have reduced or cancelled services and the AA warned road disruption was likely.
People have been advised to avoid travelling unless it is "essential".
Some of the worst affected areas include:
- More than 800 Western Power Distribution customers in Cornwall have been left without electricity as gale-force winds and rain batter the south-west of England
- Northern Ireland will face some of the worst weather in the UK on Christmas Eve, with warnings of winds of up to 90mph
- Forecasters have warned of 80mph winds in Wales and possible flooding
- A yellow "be aware" weather warning has been issued for snow and storm-force winds over much of Scotland during Christmas Eve
- In London, Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park is closed on Monday, but will open as planned on Tuesday.
The Met Office amber warnings run from 07:00 GMT on Monday to 09:00 on Tuesday.
BBC weather forecaster Nick Miller said that a rapidly deepening area of low pressure was pushing more stormy weather across the UK, including a heightened risk of flooding.
Read more here -- > http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25484998
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