Storm Antoni sees gusts of 78mph as fallen trees block 100 miles of railway
Severe road and rail disruption was reported in the south west, the Met Office said, and about half a month's worth of rain fell on parts of the UK.
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Severe road and rail disruption was reported in the south west, the Met Office said, and about half a month's worth of rain fell on parts of the UK.
A danger to life alert was issued for Saturday during the amber wind warning, which covered south-western areas of both England and Wales.
Met Office warns ‘unseasonably’ strong winds of up to 65mph could wreak havoc this weekend
The storm, which is the first to be named by the Met Office this season, will hit the UK from late Friday night and into Saturday.
The storm, which is the first to be named by the Met Office this season, will hit the UK from late Friday night and into Saturday.