Strong winds from the tail-end of Hurricane Katia are battering much of the UK, with Met Office severe weather warnings in place for many areas.
Southern and central parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England and Wales have been experiencing winds of up to 80mph (129km/h).
Flood alerts have been issued, with road, rail and ferry travel disrupted.
The weather caused the cancellation of stage two of cycling's Tour of Britain, through Lancashire and Cumbria.
"We've had to take the decision based on the advice we've had from the police and highways [officials] that it is unsafe," a tour spokesman said.
The Met Office issued an amber warning covering several areas, meaning the public should be prepared for the risk of transport disruption and the possibility of damage to trees and structures.
It said an 82mph (132km/h) gust had been recorded at Capel Curig in North Wales, with strong winds expected to continue into Monday evening.
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