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Storm Claudia: Does Home Insurance Cover Storm Damage?

On Friday, November 14, the Met Office issued amber warnings for persistent heavy rain from noon until 06:00 Saturday, covering parts of Wales, the Midlands, the South West, the South East and east of England, describing the alert as rare and warning flooding and disruption.
Storm Claudia, named by the Spanish Meteorological Agency, remains west of the UK, with Met Office chief meteorologist Matthew Lehnert warning slow-moving downpours could dump up to a month's worth of rain in 24 hours.
Gusty winds could add to the risk across north-west England and north-west Wales, with 60-70mph gusts possible, and the Met Office warned of power cuts, travel disruption and building damage.
Train operators warned passengers to check services before travelling, as cancellations affect West Midlands Railway stations like Birmingham New Street; `You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner`.
The Environment Agency warned of likely surface water and river flooding in the north of England, with flood warnings expected nationwide as agencies and emergency services prepare; the AA urged people to prioritise safety and avoid travelling in hazardous weather.

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Storm Claudia: Does home insurance cover storm damage?

The Met Office weather warnings warning are in place from noon until the end of the day and cover parts of Wales, the Midlands, South West, South East and East of England.

4 hours ago·Bromsgrove, United Kingdom

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Irish Times

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Weather warnings for 13 counties with heavy rainfall and flooding expected

National emergency body expects ‘river and surface water flooding’ today and says road users need to be careful

5 hours ago·Dublin, Ireland

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ITV

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Storm Claudia: Amber warnings in place as UK prepares for torrential rain

5 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

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Cheltenham race organisers ‘bracing ourselves’ for Storm Claudia

Storm Claudia could affect the three-day racing event in Cheltenham

5 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Yellow warnings for London as heavy rain from Storm Claudia continues

BBC Local News: London -- Storm Claudia will bring heavy and persistent rain to parts of the UK on Friday. Amber warnings have been issued and there is a risk of flooding and disruption as Simon King explains.

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Birmingham Mail

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Local train disruption as Storm Claudia batters UK

The 'persistent and heavy' rain that is hitting the country is causing chaos across travel networks including train services - with Birmingham New Street services affected

8 hours ago·Birmingham, United Kingdom

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