As it happened: UK hit by wintry weather

Summary

Updates on Friday, 13 January 2017
England's east coast escapes significant flood damage
Thousands of homes evacuated in Norfolk, Suffolk, Lincolnshire and Essex
Seventeen severe flood warnings remain in place
Icy conditions expected across the UK

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Emma Atkinson and Cherry Wilson

Waves are 'biggest they have ever seen'published at 16:44 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
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Friday night lowspublished at 15:34 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
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Watch out for ice, says Tomaszpublished at 15:33 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
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'Tried to get in first'published at 15:33 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
Minister for the Armed Forces, Mike Penning, has praised troops who have been deployed to areas at risk from severe flooding.
"We like to be in front of the problems, but traditionally we have always waited for the problems to come," he said.
"Now we have tried to get in first - to be there alongside the other emergency services and I'm really proud of what our troops are doing today."
Water levels risingpublished at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
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Rail disruptionpublished at 15:07 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
A tree is blocking the line between Norwich and Lowestoft, cuasing delays of up to 40 minutes.
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Police continue to stress the dangers out therepublished at 15:06 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
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In pictures: Snow and ice across the UKpublished at 14:28 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
Snow, ice and high winds have affected much of the UK, causing problems around the country.
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Preparing for a water risepublished at 14:27 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
Most of the east coast of England is subject to flood warnings, with many hitting "severe", so all preparations are being made.
Image source, PA
Met Office weather warnings updatepublished at 14:23 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
The Met Office has removed a number of its yellow "be aware" warnings, but one for ice has stayed in place.
It said that it is likely to form where there have been sleet, snow and hail showers on untreated surfaces, and 2cm to 4cm of snow may fall in low lying areas of Scotland.
"This may lead to the risk of disruption with difficult driving conditions and expect longer journey times."
The warning is valid from 16:00 GMT until midday on Saturday.
Flood preparationspublished at 14:21 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
Some residents in Mistley, Essex, have been laying out sandbags in case of flooding.
Image source, Miranda Bell
Check your trainspublished at 14:21 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
Some train lines in the UK have been affected by the snow, so take Network Rail's advice..
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Another accident on the roadspublished at 14:05 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
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Weather watchers in Scotlandpublished at 14:02 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
Our weather watchers in Scotland have been sending in some beautiful pictures.
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#Snowmageddonpublished at 14:00 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
#Snowmageddon has been trending on Twitter today, with some users less impressed than others by the wintry weather.
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Don't risk your life for a selfiepublished at 13:55 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
Emergency services are giving stark warnings to people to stay away from the waves.
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St John Ambulance out on the roadpublished at 13:52 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
St John Ambulance crew are being mobilised around the country to help support communities affected by the bad weather.
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Updated numbers of homes hit in Essexpublished at 13:39 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
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More severe flood warnings issuedpublished at 13:27 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
The Environment Agency has now issued 16 severe flood warnings, external, meaning danger to life. These are along the east coast of England.
There are also 87 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and 57 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible.
Your pictures: Snowy scenepublished at 13:27 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
Image source, Dylan Mathias of Leicester
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Dylan Mathias sent us this photo of a church in Ragdale, Leicestershire