The Met Office issues a yellow warning for much of England and Wales as it says western areas could be hit by severe gales.
A ship which acts as a lighthouse was hit by winds of almost 90mph as Storm Freya began its journey across much of England and Wales.
Sevenstones Lightvessel, which marks the Sevenstones rocks - a dangerous reef to the northeast of the Isles of Scilly - was battered by 87mph gusts.Windspeeds could still reach 50mph inland.The Met Office said injuries and danger to life were possible as it issued a yellow warning which runs until 6am on Monday.
There could also be"damage to buildings and trees, such as tiles blown from roofs and fallen branches", it added. Sky News weather presenter Isobel Lang said Wales and southwest England would also see heavy rain, adding that it would"feel rather unpleasant in the freshening wind and rain".
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