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12/01/2007
Stormy weather disrupts UK
Stormy weather conditions are continuing to cause travel disruption and cut off electricity supplies across the UK.
According to reports, Western Scotland could be hit by more floods, while winds are expected to reach up to 70mph, with parts of Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland expected to be the worst affected.
In Wales, 80,000 homes have been left without power, while engineers had to deal with 60 power line faults in Scotland.
The severe weather claimed the life of a man in Somerset on Thursday. The man was killed when a tree collapsed on his car in Britty Common.
A search for a woman, believed to have been swept overboard from a cargo ship off the coast of Cornwall, has now been called off.
However, searches are continuing for the crew of two trawlers, which sank off the coast of southeast Ireland. Five men from the Pere Charles are missing, while two men are also missing from Honey Dew II.
Elsewhere, a 17-year-old girl in Warwickshire had to be airlifted to hospital after a tree hit her car. She is thought to be suffering from suspected spinal injuries.
There was also severe flooding around the River Vyrnwy and the River Severn on the border between England and Wales.
However, there is some good news, as forecasters are predicting that brighter weather will be on the way over the weekend.
Forecasters at the BBC's Weather Centre said that the weather on Saturday was not expected to be as windy, while Sunday was expected to be brighter.
(KMcA)
According to reports, Western Scotland could be hit by more floods, while winds are expected to reach up to 70mph, with parts of Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland expected to be the worst affected.
In Wales, 80,000 homes have been left without power, while engineers had to deal with 60 power line faults in Scotland.
The severe weather claimed the life of a man in Somerset on Thursday. The man was killed when a tree collapsed on his car in Britty Common.
A search for a woman, believed to have been swept overboard from a cargo ship off the coast of Cornwall, has now been called off.
However, searches are continuing for the crew of two trawlers, which sank off the coast of southeast Ireland. Five men from the Pere Charles are missing, while two men are also missing from Honey Dew II.
Elsewhere, a 17-year-old girl in Warwickshire had to be airlifted to hospital after a tree hit her car. She is thought to be suffering from suspected spinal injuries.
There was also severe flooding around the River Vyrnwy and the River Severn on the border between England and Wales.
However, there is some good news, as forecasters are predicting that brighter weather will be on the way over the weekend.
Forecasters at the BBC's Weather Centre said that the weather on Saturday was not expected to be as windy, while Sunday was expected to be brighter.
(KMcA)
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The Met Office has issued a fresh warning as further snowfall is expected across much of Scotland, northern England and the Midlands on Friday. There is now an additional danger of rising water levels as snow melts and rain continues. The Environment Agency has two flood warnings and over 30 alerts in place.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
