Hundreds without power and lorries toppled on motorway as Storm Bram sweeps into Britain
There is a potential "danger to life" from flying debris as well as the possibility of power cuts, travel disruption and damage to buildings and homes
Hundreds are without power and lorries have been blown onto their sides as Storm Bram sweeps into Britain bringing 90mph winds and flooding.
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Heavy rainfall and strong winds have continued cause disruption across parts of the UK on Tuesday will do so into Wednesday morning, forecasters have warned.
Earlier on Tuesday, The River Ouse burst its banks and began to flood parts of York as it overflowed following a period of heavy rainfall.
In Scotland, drivers have been stuck for hours on the M74 in South Lanarkshire after lorries were overturned by gale-force winds.
As many as eight HGVs were toppled by the weather - with eyewitnesses describing the conditions as "terrifying".
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A driver on the M74 told LBC: "It was awful. That was the worst wind i have ever driven in, and even though I had a loaded trailer, it was terrifying.
"For three hours I had to sit on the hard shoulder with three HGVs beside me all blown over, four behind me, and another one in front which I couldn't see.
"I was in the inside lane when a Culina trailer on my outside toppled, if I hadn't gone onto the hard shoulder, it would have involved me as well.
"No emergency services or recovery wagons could do anything in the three hours I was there. It was too dangerous to even get out of your vehicle. I've never been so glad to park up in my life."
Elsewhere, hundreds are without power as more than 21 outages were reported across Scotland.
Football games were postponed by the SPFL - including at Raith Rovers and Queens Park.
Trains are delayed or cancelled due to fallen trees and erstwhile trampolines, impacting routes between Kilmarnock and Dumfries, and Glasgow and Neilston.
All P&O Ferries are also cancelled.
A "danger to life" warning from flying debris was issued on Tuesday.
The Glenfinnan to Mallaig line closed from 4pm on Tuesday, as well as between Dingwall Junction and Kyle of Lochalsh from 5pm.
Ross Moran, route director at Network Rail Scotland, said: "Storm Bram is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain, which could disrupt the railway.
"Our top priority is keeping passengers and staff safe, and we're already working hard behind the scenes to prepare."
ScotRail advised passengers to check their journey before travelling.
Mark Ilderton, ScotRail service delivery director, said: "Speed restrictions will be in place across parts of the network, and while this may mean some journeys take a little longer, these steps are essential to keeping everyone safe.
"We'll have staff working around the clock to support Network Rail's efforts and to keep people moving where it's safe to do so."
In Glasgow, the Winter Wonderlands at Glasgow Green and St Enoch Square were shut on Tuesday due to adverse weather.
One will be in force from midday on Tuesday until midday on Wednesday, covering Orkney and Shetland, Grampian, Strathclyde and the Highlands.
Forecasters warn that gusts of 60-70 mph are expected fairly widely, but gusts of 70-80 mph are possible across the Hebrides and western Highlands.
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings of strong wind for northern Scotland which are valid until 10pm on Wednesday and for central, eastern and southern Scotland which are in force until 9pm.
The Transport Scotland Resilience Room and the Multi-Agency Response Team are monitoring conditions, as is the Scottish Government's Resilience Room (SGoRR).
Scotland's Transport Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, said: "Storm Bram will be the second named storm of the season, bringing challenging weather conditions and a period of disruption to the transport network.
"The Met Office warnings show high winds will impact the whole country, particularly in parts of the North West and Western Isles covered by the amber warning, so it's vital people plan ahead if they have to travel."