Storm Francis: In pictures

Storm Francis has lashed the UK with heavy rain and strong gusts of more than 70mph.

The wind catches a woman's hair in London as Storm Francis hit the UKPA Media

The Met Office issued warnings for rain and wind across the UK, with gusts of 78mph recorded at the Needles, on the Isle of Wight, and 63mph at Mumbles, on the Gower Peninsula

Waves crash against the harbour wall on August 25, 2020 in Porthcawl, Wales. The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for wind and rain with gusts of 65mph possible inland and 70mph or more possible around coastal areas as Storm Francis passes over the UK. The storm is the second named storm in August and follows Storm Ellen last weekGetty Images

Waves crashed against the harbour wall in Porthcawl, Wales. Emergency services urged the public to take extra care in the stormy conditions, particularly along the coast

A stranded car in flood water in Merthyr MawrShutterstock

Flooding caused some roads to be closed in Wales, with motorists facing widespread travel disruption

Emergency services attend a flooded streetShutterstock

In Northern Ireland, emergency services attended floods in Newcastle, County Down

Pedestrians wearing protective face masks struggle against the wind in Glasgow city centre on August 25, 2020, as Storm Francis brings rain and high winds to the UK.AFP

Pedestrians struggled against the weather in Glasgow, as up to 90mm (3.5in) of rain was forecast for south-west Scotland

A lifeboat on rough seaPA Media

A lifeboat navigated its way through rough seas near Portland Bill, Dorset

Walkers on a windy Tynemouth beachPA Media

Despite the strong winds, some dog walkers braved the weather on Tynemouth beach

Two people sweep water from a golf greenR&A via Getty Images

Standing water delayed the start of play for the Women's Amateur Championship at West Lancashire Golf Club, near Liverpool

A woman walking along Brighton seafront struggles with her umbrella in the wind as Storm Francis sweeps across the South East of England.Alamy

Strong winds affected walkers in Brighton, as forecasters predicted a chance of some brighter spells later in the day for the south and south-east of the UK

Rainbow above stormy seaPA Media

A rainbow formed above Westward Ho! in Devon, as waves crashed against the sea defences

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