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Liverpool Lime Street Trains Cancelled as Storm Claudia Batters UK
Storm Claudia causes up to 150mm of rain on saturated ground, disrupting rail services and increasing flood risks across England and Wales, the Met Office said.
- Met Office forecasts show Storm Claudia will bring heavy rain and strong winds to Wales, the Midlands, the South West, the South East and eastern England on Friday, November 14, with amber warnings issued.
- The storm, named by the Spanish Meteorological Agency, followed impacts in Spain and Portugal and brings slow-moving heavy rain on saturated ground with easterly winds and thunderstorms, the Met Office said.
- Hazard maps indicate that areas within amber warnings could see in excess of 150mm, with 80mm fairly widely and 60-70mph gusts in exposed places in northwest England and northwest Wales.
- Rail operators say rail passengers face widespread delays and cancellations on November 14 due to speed restrictions and flooding, with the Exeter to Barnstaple line closed until Sunday and some services cancelled or replaced.
- The AA advised travellers, saying `Safety comes first. Conditions may change quickly, so stay updated and make sure you're prepared before you travel`, and tickets valid for November 15 may be used tomorrow.
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