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

Live Reporting

Emma Atkinson and Cherry Wilson

Storm surgepublished at 06:32 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
It may not appear severe, but surges in water levels are being reported...
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'Check with your airline'published at 06:32 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
Heathrow Airport is still warning passengers to check with their airlines in case of any delays caused by the adverse weather conditions.
On Thursday, flights were pre-emptively cancelled at both Heathrow and Gatwick.
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The weather story so far...published at 06:24 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
Thursday saw parts of the UK hit by snow and a number of weather warnings issued, the latter mainly down the east coast.
Friday looks set for more of the same, with the Met Office issuing yellow "be aware" warnings for wind and snow.
The government has also issued seven severe flood warnings for the east coast, along with 70 flood warnings and 80 flood alerts.
We will be aiming to keep you updated on all the latest developments throughout the morning.
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Tide levels in north east of England 'less than expected'published at 05:41 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
The Environment Agency have been working through the night. They say early morning tide levels in the north east of England were less than expected but alerts and warnings remain in place.
Flood defences ready on the River Tynepublished at 05:37 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
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Jack-knifed lorry closes A23published at 05:36 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
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Coastal towns prepare for 'tidal surge'published at 04:30 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
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Workers from Redcar and Cleveland Council unload sandbags near to waterfront shops and businesses ahead of expected high seas.
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A slipway next to Whitby West pier is barricaded with bags of sand.
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Businesses and shop fronts in Whitby have been barricaded with sand bags.
Heavy snow across Scotlandpublished at 04:16 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
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Humberside Police: 'Tidal warnings remain in place'published at 03:27 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
Twitter reacts to #thundersnowpublished at 01:44 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
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Seven 'severe' flood warnings for Fridaypublished at 01:03 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2017
The Environment Agency's seven severe flood warnings - which warn of a danger to life - are in place for Friday lunchtime in coastal areas of Essex and Suffolk.
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Daily Star leads on winter weather problemspublished at 23:07 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Daily Express warns of 'new snow chaos'published at 23:06 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
UK Power Networks 'very busy'published at 22:39 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
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Army officers warn residents of flood riskpublished at 22:04 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Army officers have been informing residents in Skegness, Lincolnshire, about the risk of flooding from an expected tidal surge.
Some 3,000 residents on the coast have been advised to leave their homes or move upstairs.
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Coastal resorts in North Yorkshire 'braced for tidal surge'published at 21:52 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
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Schools closed in Scotlandpublished at 21:39 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Snow and ice have caused disruption to travel networks across Scotland, with school closures also reported.
Wintry conditions are affecting the Highlands, central belt and south of Scotland, making travel difficult in some parts.
For more information about the situation in Scotland, click here.
South East travel updatepublished at 21:29 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
The wintry weather is continuing to disrupt transport around the South East.
In East Sussex, the railway line is closed between Lewes and Eastbourne while engineers check flooding nearby.
Network Rail said it is not safe to run trains at the moment.
And a tree has fallen onto a line at Wadhurst, delaying services between Tonbridge and Hastings.
Gatwick Airport cancelled five flights earlier
But the airport said it is sweeping and de-icing the runway to keep it open.
Video: What weather to expect where you arepublished at 20:44 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
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UK snow: What to expect where you are
Video: Snow hits large parts of UKpublished at 20:33 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
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Heavy snow hits large parts of UK