Thousands still without power after Storm Darragh
Dog walks were a little more wet and windy than usual
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Clear up operations are underway across England and Wales as Storm Darragh brought strong winds to some regions.
A yellow warning was in place for many, which meant disruption to travel, sport and public events.
Three million people were told to stay indoors on Saturday morning, as the storm hit the west coast with winds up to 93 miles per hour.
More than 300,000 homes across the UK have been without power but electric companies say they are working to restore supplies, saying it may take a few days.
There was flooding in some areas, with emergency services on hand to help homes and businesses.
Two people have died in separate incidents after trees fell on their vehicles.
The River Wye burst its bank causing flooding in Builth Wells, in mid-Wales
On Friday evening, an emergency alert was sent to people's phones in those areas, telling people not to make unnecessary journeys.
It was the first time an alert like this has been sent on such a large scale in the UK.
The Met Office, who monitor the UK's weather, issued its highest-level "red warning", which warns of potentially life-threatening weather.
Saturday's Merseyside football derby between Everton and Liverpool was postponed due to adverse weather conditions at Goodison Park.
Other sports fixtures have been affected, with all domestic football and rugby in Wales called off on Saturday.
What was the alert?
The alert on Friday evening made a loud siren-like sound when delivered to devices, lasting for around 10 seconds.
The message, written in Welsh and English, suggested "gathering torches, batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items you already have at home", in case of power cuts.
It warned people to stay indoors due to the risk of falling trees, flying debris and large waves around coastal areas.
The notification was sent by the government and it was the largest use yet of the UK warning system.
The alert was sent to every smart device phone within range of communication masts in the at-risk area.
Buildings have been damaged in South Wales, including a house roof being ripped off by strong winds.
All London's Royal Parks are closed, including their cafes, kiosks, park roads and cycleways.
Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park was forced to close as were a number of other Christmas markets, including in Bath, Belfast, Winchester and Cardiff.
Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire was also closed, as was Bristol Zoo.
Travel has also been affected with airports experiencing delays and cancellations across the UK.
There are also flood warnings in place across England and Wales, with damage to some properties expected.
Storm Darragh is the fourth named storm of the year, after Ashley, Bert and Conall.
Did you get the alert on your phone? Has Storm Darragh affected your area?