Damage and power cuts as 86mph gusts hit south
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Widespread power outages
Electricity firm SSEN has reported cuts to homes across the south after Storm Isha.
The power firm said debris from the strong winds speeds had caused damage to power lines.
It said engineers would be out at first light making repairs to get the power back on to homes and businesses.
Flood warning for West Bay East Beach
People in Bridport have been warned to prepare for flooding.
A flood warning has been issued by the Environment Agency (EA) for the West Bay area.
The EA has urged people to stay away from "beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous".
The flood warning area covers properties behind East Beach, including Pier Terrace, Waterside, The Bay House, The Old Watch House, Bridport Arms Hotel, Seagulls, Swains Row, The Old Timber Yard, Station Road, Station Way and George Street.
Passenger train speeds restricted
Travel disruption is set to continue through this morning.
Trains are having to run at reduced speeds on all lines with journeys likely to take longer.
South Western Railway (SWR) said it estimated disruption to services would end at 10:00 GMT.
Building partially collapses in storm
Firefighters in Oxfordshire have worked through the night dealing with a partial building collapse during the high winds
Bricks and debris from the side of the building came down on Welch Way in Witney.
The fire service said no one wat hurt and the area has been cordoned off with structural investigations due later this morning.
Storm Isha packs a punch
Storm Isha has battered the south with strong winds and heavy rain overnight.
Gusts of 86 mph (138km/h) were recorded at The Needles and travel disruption is set to continue into this morning.
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Power cuts in the south of England
SSE is reporting several unplanned outages in the south of England in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and Dorset.
For all unplanned outages it said on its website:
Amber warning in force until Monday morning
The amber warning from the Met Office says disruption to travel and utilities is likely until 06:00 GMT on Monday.
It says there is a significant chance of power cuts and the potential to affect mobile phone coverage.
Damage to buildings such as tiles blown from roofs is likely.
It also warns about danger to life from large waves and beach material being thrown on to sea fronts and coastal roads.
Coastal advice
Keep away from cliffs, watch out for tidal surges and steer clear of big waves, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency has said.
Highways teams 'working around the clock'
Hampshire County Council said its highways teams had already been working "around the clock" to deal with severe weather, including ahead of Storm Isha.
Fallen trees: Only dial 999 if 'immediate risk to life'
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has asked people who spot a fallen tree, as a result of Storm Isha, to only call 999 if there is an "immediate risk to life" and otherwise report it to the local council.
Speed restrictions affect Chiltern Railways routes
Emergency speed restrictions are affecting Chiltern Railways routes.
What names are on this year's list?
When the criteria for naming a storm are met, either the Met Office, Met Éireann or Dutch weather agency KNMI can name a storm, taking the name from the latest list in alphabetical order.
Isha, pronounced e-sha, was suggested by the Met Office from a public suggestion.
A total of seven names in the 2023-24 storm season have selected by KNMI - including Henk which was submitted by someone who visited an open day at the agency's headquarters in October 2022.
Babet was named after a woman who also visited and put her own name forward, with the additional reason "because I was born during a storm".
Check flights before travel - Southampton Airport
Check directly with your airline for flight updates, Southampton Airport urged.
Isle of Wight Ferry disruption
Isle of Wight Ferries are expected to face disruption until Tuesday, according to Red Funnel.
Great Western Railway wind warnings
Wind speeds across the Great Western Railway network on Sunday evening are expected to reach up to 70mph (112km/h) in places.
‘Extremely hazardous’ conditions
The RAC said Storm Isha will result in "extremely hazardous" conditions on UK roads for drivers.
Those on the roads have been urged to drive at lower speeds, leave extra stopping distance and delay journeys in the worst-hit areas.
RAC’s breakdown spokeswoman Alice Simpson said strong winds can create a sudden "buffeting effect" for cars, adding: "Accessing motorways and major roads from rural areas may also be more difficult due to the stormy conditions.
"Drivers should be on the look-out for fallen trees, branches and other debris and only ever go through water which they are sure is shallow enough to pass through safely."
BBC Weather Watchers: South pictures
BBC Weather Watcher DaveB captured the calm before the storm on the River Thames at Abingdon, Oxfordshire, on Sunday morning, while Raf snapped still waters at Portsmouth Harbour.
Robin in Wessex, on the other hand, photographed waves licking the cliffs at Swanage in Dorset, Telboy captured grim, grey clouds above Tilehurst in Berkshire and Sheila snapped ominous-looking skies above Totland Bay on the Isle of Wight, as Storm Isha began rolling in.