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Lovely, just a shame its way out in FI.............................

Video from chief met office forecaster Nick Grahame

Timings for the strongest winds The track of the low is further south now compared to 48 hours ago

If you use southern trains and plan to get to work with them in the morning then don't bother it is "highly unlikely" it will run any services before 9am on Monday morning because of the approaching storm Southern Railway has said it is "highly unlikely" it will run any services early on Monday morning because of the approaching storm. An amber weather warning has been issued across large parts of England and Wales as a hurricane-strength storm builds over the Atlantic and moves towards Britain. Some have compared its potential to the Great Storm of 1987, when 18 people died and thousands of homes were without power for several days. Veteran weatherman Michael Fish famously failed to predict its severity before it flattened trees, knocked out power and left 22 people dead in England and France. This time he has warned people to "batten down the hatches" and to delay their journey by two or three hours on Monday morning. He told Sky News' Murnaghan show: "There is certainly a severe storm on the way - and we certainly do need to worry about it. "If you draw a line from about Aberystwyth to the Humber - everywhere south of there looks like getting affected by strong winds, to the north of that the problem is going to be heavy rain and localised flooding. "These strong winds aren't going to last all that long, but they are going to be unfortunately getting up around about rush hour time, so the message we're trying to convey at the moment is to delay your journey just by two or three hours in the morning, and then you should be safe." http://news.sky.com/story/1160250/storm-southern-trains-cancels-morning-services

12z looks weaker worst conditions at the coast The storm deepens further but well away from the UK, looks worse in Denmark, Norway and Sweden than the UK Still some strong winds for the south but maybe we could get lucky and avoid the worst the next 9 hours or so will be crucial

Latest statement from south west trains South West Trains passengers have been told not to travel on Monday with most services not running until at least 08:00 GMT. A reduced timetable will be in operation while trains will be limited to 50mph in high winds, leading to extended journey times. Southern and Gatwick Express services will not run until it is declared safe as tracks may have to be cleared. First Great Western has also warned of extended travelling times. Southeastern Trains said if the storm was as disruptive as predicted, it was likely to run services later than usual. All operators advised customers to check their websites and Twitter feeds for the latest information. A spokesman for South West Trains said: "Our advice to passengers is very clear; don't travel unless it is absolutely necessary. "Like other transport operators, we are continuing to monitor the situation closely and we will put the safety of customers and our staff first." http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-24694201

First pictures of the damaged caused by falling trees are emerging http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24690552

Here is the lunch time week ahead forecast

Roads, flights and trains are expected to be disrupted and some rail operators have already announced revised timetables. South West Trains has advised people not to travel. It said it would operate a "significantly reduced timetable" and some trains would run at reduced speeds. Southern said its services - including the Gatwick Express - might not start until 9am or 10am on Monday, a move designed to "give Network Rail the chance to clear the tracks". It will also run fewer trains than usual. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24690552

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South West Trains advise passengers against travel on Monday and announce "significantly reduced" timetable

Indeed it is 8 weeks as yesterday will be the shortest day 5 weeks today will be the first day of winter

BBC weather for the week ahead includes a look at tomorrows storm

BBC weather for the week ahead includes a look at tomorrows storm

Michael Fish was also on the BBC news channel this morning http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24689376

The main storm hasn't arrived yet and the first power cut from a fallen tree has happened More than 1,000 homes without power in Pangbourne, Berkshire after report falling tree brought down power line

Yes 3:30 other times were correct now changed

The met office have just tweeted this

BBC weather on BBC 1 a few minutes ago some severe weather tomorrow but not for all, gusts maybe hitting 90mph Very wet overnight in the south But once the system pulls away the sun will break through and temperatures will once again hit the mid teens in the south giving a standard autumn day of sunshine and showers

Here the map of the latest warnings

You are now warning free Issued at: 1201 on Sun 27 Oct 2013 Valid from: 0005 on Mon 28 Oct 2013 Valid to: 1200 on Mon 28 Oct 2013 A spell of persistent heavy rainfall is likely to spread across northern parts of both Wales and England as well as parts of the north Midlands during Monday. Strong to gale force west or northwest winds could also develop during Monday morning. The public should be aware of the potential for surface water flooding. Chief Forecaster's assessment A developing storm is expected to reach the UK later on Sunday and track northeastwards across England and Wales on Monday. Heavy rain and strong winds will affect many areas of England and Wales with northern parts of England and north Wales probably escaping the worst of the wind (see the separate wind warnings if you are traveling southwards) but likely to be affected by some very heavy rainfall. This warning has been updated to bring the northern boundary further south. Southern half of the region on the boundary now comes inline with NMM showing little rain hitting the region Areas under the warning still Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?tab=warnings&regionName=ne&fcTime=1382918400 Yesterday it covered Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Darlington, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Tyneside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland South Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Tyneside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland all removed this lunchtime

Yes we have as well it comes as no surprise given the gusts forecast for us are no worse than today

David Cameron chairs emergency meeting with key officials to coordinate plans to protect the public from the approaching storm. An amber weather warning has been issued across large parts of England and Wales as a hurricane-strength storm builds over the Atlantic and moves towards Britain. Meteorologists have warned the fierce winds of up to 80mph and torrential rain - which will first strike the south-west of England - could leave a trail of destruction as the storm sweeps north-east across the country, damaging buildings and bringing down trees and power lines. Prime Minister David Cameron said he had chaired a call with Government departments and agencies to hear about their plans to "ensure people are protected from tonight's storm". Frank Saunders, Chief Forecaster at the Met Office, said: "We are confident that a severe storm will affect Britain on Sunday night and Monday. "We are now looking at refining the details about which areas will see the strongest winds and the heaviest rain.†The much-anticipated storm has been named St Jude after the patron saint of lost causes, whose feast day is tomorrow. Roads may also be hit by flash flooding, bringing rush hour traffic on Monday morning to a halt, and homes could be flooded. Insurance companies have advised households to take steps to protect themselves and their property. People should also establish evacuation plans, place valuable items upstairs to limit flood damage and ensure gutters are clear so water can drain away. The Environment Agency says 20-40mm of rain could fall within six to nine hours. It has teams working to minimise river flood risk, clearing debris from streams and unblocking culverts, and are closely monitoring water levels so they are ready to issue flood warnings if necessary. http://news.sky.com/story/1160250/storm-britain-braced-for-hurricane-speed-winds

Rain warning remains in place for now The warning for strong winds has not surprisingly been removed With gusts only hitting the mid 30's the removal comes at no surprise given they'll be no worse than today's gusts

Right warnings fully updated so here's what we have now Amber wind warning Wales, West and East Midlands, London and South east, south west England, East of England All other areas not listed above have no wind warnings at all with the yellow warnings removed Rain warnings North east and west England, Yorkshire & Humber, West and East Midlands, south west England, Wales All other areas not listed above have no rain warnings