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Storm Dennis: Man dies in sea off Kent as Met Office issues new ‘high impact’ weather warning

Forecasters warn of flooding, damage and disruption for second weekend in a row

Kate Ng,Peter Stubley
Saturday 15 February 2020 17:15 EST
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UK braces for more severe weather as Storm Dennis arrives

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Storm Dennis was forecast to cause widespread disruption across the UK as the country battened down its hatches for the second stormy weekend in a row.

Multiple severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds were issued by the Met Office as deep floodwater threatened “danger to life”.

Flights were grounded for safety reasons, with British Airways and easyJet confirming cancellations. Passengers were advised to check their airline’s website for latest updates.

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Storm Dennis has reached Scotland, forcing ferry services and football games to be cancelled as rain, winds and flooding inundated the country.

An amber warning for rain is in place in southern parts of Scotland from midday to 8pm on Saturday, with a yellow wind and rain warning also in place until 9pm.

Gusts of up to 70 mph are expected at times, prompting a yellow wind warning to be put in place for the whole of Scotland between 10am on Sunday until 12pm on Monday.

Ferry firm CalMac cancelled all planned Sunday sailings between Fionnphort and Iona, as well as sailings between Illapool and Stornoway, Oban and Castlebay, Mallaig and Lochboisdale, and Oban to Lochboisdale.

Meanwhile, Scottish Premiership matches were called off, with one game being rescheduled to Sunday despite weather warnings remaining in place.

Tom Barnes15 February 2020 17:00
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Here's what's in store as Storm Dennis batters the UK over the next two days, with gusts of wind reaching 70mph in places.

The worst of the weather is expected to move north towards Scotland on Sunday.

Peter Stubley15 February 2020 17:14
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There are currently 35 flood warnings and 246 flood alerts in force across England, according to the Environment Agency.

In Scotland there are 38 flood warnings and in Wales there are six.

In Herefordshire the heavy rain has turned this road in Peterchurch into a fast-flowing river.

Peter Stubley15 February 2020 17:34
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Fallen trees are adding to the travel chaos during Storm Dennis, causing road closures and blockages on rail lines.

Peter Stubley15 February 2020 18:02
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Several rivers have already burst their banks, causing flooding across the UK.

Peter Stubley15 February 2020 18:18
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Gusts of nearly 90mph have been recorded during Storm Dennis so far, according to the Met Office.

Peter Stubley15 February 2020 19:01
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Some residents in Scotland have been advised to evacuate their homes, after the Scottish Environment and Protection Agency issued three severe flood warnings.

The warnings for "extensive flooding" cover Hawick and Newcastleton Village in the Scottish Borders.

Peter Stubley15 February 2020 19:19
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In Herne Bay, Kent, police and emergency services have cordoned off a street after a roof collapsed.

Peter Stubley15 February 2020 20:19

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