Storm Ciaran latest: Live UK weather updates as Channel Islands residents are evacuated from their homes with 104mph winds recorded

Where are the amber warnings in place?

Across the south coast, an amber warning runs until 5pm today with winds expected to reach 70mph to 80mph, with the potential for 85mph and large waves.

A further amber warning is in place until 11am in Cornwall and Devon, with the Met Office predicting Storm Ciaran will bring gusts of up to 85mph in coastal areas.

South coast of England on flood alert

Flood warnings are in place along the south coast of England today as Storm Ciaran brings high winds and heavy rain.

Most of the 65 flood warnings issued by the Environment Agency where flooding is expected are along the south coast. A further 156 alerts are in place for possible flooding.

Ben Lukey, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said: ‘Large waves and onshore gales brought by Storm Ciaran could see significant flooding along parts of the south coast and along parts of the Yorkshire and North East coasts on Thursday.’

Major incident in Hampshire

A major incident has been declared by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum, with the local fire service warning there was a ‘potential risk to life’ as well as a risk of damage to buildings, falling trees, and flooding.

Full story – Britain wakes to Storm Ciaran

Storm Ciaran has hit Britain overnight as strong winds whip water through coastal towns amid fears lives are at risk.

Gusts of 100mph and heavy rain are forecast along the south coast of England with two amber ‘danger to life’ warnings in force.

Britain is bracing for major travel chaos with huge delays expected for trains, flights and ferries expected to last until Saturday.

Here is the full story on MailOnline:

Welcome to MailOnline's weather liveblog

Good morning and welcome to MailOnline’s liveblog as Storm Ciaran hits Britain today.

Amber weather warnings are in place across southern England and Wales as the country endures 100mph wind gusts and three inches of rain.

Stay with us throughout today for live updates on the storm.

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