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Weather causing problems as wind and rain hit the South
Commuters face continued travel misery this morning due to high winds and heavy rain as severe weather continues to batter the UK.
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90mph winds on the Isle of Wight as storm hits south
Hovercraft braves the elements
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Wind gusts reach 66mph as weather warnings in place
Gusts of wind have hit 66mph in Portland, Dorset, and weather warnings remain in place.
The Met Office wrote on Twitter:
Warning to drivers as rain hits region
Near miss as tree comes down in bad weather
Tree and lamppost down in Folkestone in Kent. Close shave for someone's car.
Problems for the South as bad weather hits region
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Delays hitting Eurotunel services
Waiting time of up to one hour and 30 minutes to Freight Eurotunnel service at Folkestone due to high volume of traffic.
There's an hour wait before check-in for freight services and a further 30 minute waiting time on the terminal. Passenger services are unaffected.
Bad weather causing ferry delays
Delays of up to one hour and 30 minutes on My Ferry Link between Dover and Calais due to adverse weather conditions.
Strong winds are causing delays to sailings, but passengers are advised to check in as norma
Sheppey crossing closed because of high winds
The A249 has been closed in both directions due to high winds between B2005 Grovehurst Road (Iwade / Kemsley Turn Off) and B2231 Lower Road / Sheppey Way (Leysdown Turn Off).
