As it happened: Storm Ciara batters UK

Summary

Amber weather warnings for wind and heavy rain are in place for most of the UK
More than 250 flood warnings were issued around the UK
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and rail operators have warned of disruption
Gusts of more than 90mph recorded
Football, rugby union and horse racing fixtures have been affected

Live Reporting

Shamaan Freeman-Powell and Paul Gribben

Missing surfer: Search under way in Hastingspublished at 13:26 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
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High winds hit Woolwich Ferry servicespublished at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
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'Exit only' at Edinburgh's main train stationpublished at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
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'Loose structures' shut Sutton stationpublished at 13:18 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
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Trampoline track alerts...published at 13:13 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
These images of runaway trampolines may look amusing but Network Rail points out that they are blocking railway tracks and causing delays.
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Europe also being battered...published at 13:10 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
Storm Ciara is making life difficult for people across the UK, and parts of mainland Europe too.
France, Belgium and the Netherlands are experiencing rain and high winds. The island of Ireland was the first to be blasted.
Air travel has been disrupted in Belgium and Germany, with 100 flights to and from Frankfurt - Germany's largest airport - grounded.
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Walkers struggle to stay upright in Harlingen, The Netherlands
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Pedestrians battle strong winds in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Waves batter the coast at Boulogne-sur-Mer France
Ciara closes Humber Bridgepublished at 13:06 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
The Humber Bridge has been closed because of the extreme weather.
It often suspends high-sided vehicles from crossing during high winds but since opening in 1981, this is the first time it has been closed completely because of bad weather, according to the Yorkshire Post., external
It says the bridge has only ever been completely closed once before - in 2016 after a crash.
Gust speeds reach 94mphpublished at 13:00 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
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Severe flood warning issuedpublished at 12:58 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
The Environment Agency has issued a severe flood warning for the River Nidd at Pateley Bridge in North Yorkshire. The river is forecast to peak at 5.1 metres this afternoon.
"This will lead to significant overtopping and may pose a danger to life," the agency warns.
Football stand crushed by stormpublished at 12:50 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
A stand at Wisbech Town Football Club in Cambridgeshire has been a casualty of the stormy weather.
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New Met Office warning for snow and icepublished at 12:49 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
The Met Office have issued a new yellow weather warning for parts of northern England on Monday.
It says heavy snow and icy surfaces are likely to lead to more travel disruption on Monday, from 15:00 GMT until 23:59 GMT on Tuesday.
Yellow weather warnings now cover the whole of the UK until midnight on Sunday.
An amber warning for , externalwinds is still in place across much of England and Wales until 21:00 GMT on Sunday.
The Met Office warns that wind-blown debris and large waves could pose a danger to life.
An amber warning for rain is in place in parts of Scotland, meaning homes and businesses are likely to be flooded and some communities could be cut off by impassable roads.
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Football fans brave the weatherpublished at 12:45 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
The heavy winds and rain failed to dampen the spirits of these hardy football fans in Sheffield. While many other sports events in the UK and abroad have been cancelled, the Premier League match between Sheffield United and AFC Bournemouth is still due to go ahead at Bramall Lane.
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London Underground services hitpublished at 12:41 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
There are severe delays on the Metropolitan Line between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge, due to a fallen tree on the track in the Eastcote area.
Problems with trees have also affected services between Moor Park and the Amersham/Chesham area.
The Central Line has severe delays in the East Acton area .
Tickets are being accepted on local London buses.
Lorry driver walks away from this..published at 12:34 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
Highways England share a shocking image of this lorry battling winds on the A20
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Storm watch: Floods, high winds, rain and sea foampublished at 12:31 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
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Storm Ciara: Flooding and gales hit the UK
Power cuts in Scotlandpublished at 12:27 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said about 900 properties were without power after Storm Ciara hit supplies in Mull and Lochearnhead in Perthshire.
The company said it had restored power to about 2,000 properties throughout Sunday morning after winds damaged overhead power lines.
SP Energy Networks said supplies were also affected by the storm in the south-west, with outages in Lockerbie, Newton Stewart and Kirkcudbright.
'Exit-only' system at London Eustonpublished at 12:23 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
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Fallen trees and flooding alert for trainspublished at 12:22 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
Network Rail Manchester says all services are affected by the storm with no trains currently running between Preston and Carlisle.
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Don't go into the water at Folkestone!published at 12:17 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
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Latest Met Office winds warningpublished at 12:10 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2020
Gusts as strong as 90mph are expected on Sunday in exposed areas, with gusts of 50-60mph being recorded in many places.
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