Storm Arwen: 2 dead as storms lash UK

The Met Office stated Northumberland in northern England, was hit by in a single day gusts of wind of 98 mph (157 km/h) and Devon within the southwest additionally skilled winds of 92 mph. Rare crimson climate warnings had been issued on Friday after the Met Office described circumstances as "horrendous." The crimson warnings expired on Saturday however amber and yellow warnings stay in place and other people in lots of areas are being suggested to journey provided that "absolutely necessary."The Met Office warned Britons to remain protected alongside coastlines, particularly alongside the east coast of Scotland and northeast coast of England whereas the Royal National Lifeboat Institution named Storm Arwen their first winter storm of the 12 months and stated the "severe weather could make our seas and coastlines particularly dangerous."Train networks throughout the UK have reported disruptions because of Arwen, as ScotRail companies had been disrupted between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street, Dunblane and Stirling after a barn was blown on to the road close to Falkirk. TransPennine Express companies between Newcastle and Edinburgh have additionally been canceled.