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Flights diverted as high winds batter London in Storm Katie

Flights arriving at Gatwick Airport had to be diverted due to high winds as Storm Katie ensured the Easter weekend continued to be wet and windy.

Bricks were left strewn across the road after the roof of the Duchess pub in Battersea was ripped off by Storm Katie.

London Fire Brigade have said that firefighters have battled through 110 incidents amid Storm Katie.

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High winds with heavy rain amid severe weather

Gales or severe gales accompanied with periods of rain, often heavy. The rain will quickly clear eastwards by midday, with gales gradually easing.

Sunny spells and lighter winds developing during the afternoon, with a few scattered showers arriving before dusk. Maximum Temperature 11°C.

Severe gales to continue with heavy rain amid Severe Weather Warning. Credit: PA

Tonight, expect a chilly night with clear spells and scattered heavy showers, carried along on a brisk southwesterly wind, this particularly gusty around coastal areas.

Risk of thunder, especially in the south. Minimum Temperature 3°C.

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