Winds in Dublin break the speed limit as Storm Callum arrives
Storm Callum has continued to cause disruption in several parts of the United Kingdom with flooding and falling trees.
The amber warning remains in place until 6pm on Saturday, while the broader yellow rain and wind warnings that include parts of north-west and south-west England, western Scotland and Northern Ireland will remain in place until midnight on Friday.
Yellow warnings for rain and wind have also been issued across much of the west coast of the United Kingdom, from northern Scotland to Land's End in Cornwall.
Around 30,000 homes and businesses are without power this morning as Storm Callum sweeps across the country.
Gusts hit 72mph (116km) at Capel Curig in Conwy with 15mm (0.6in) of rain falling in three hours near St Davids on Friday.
A87 Skye Bridge had reopened to high sided vehicles but with a high winds warning in place.
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Residents in Aberdulais, near Neath, have been on evacuation alert because of high river levels in the River Neath.
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Residents across Blackpool, the rest of Lancashire and Cumbria have been warned by the Met Office that there is a risk of flooding as persistent downpours are expected to last for most of Saturday.
Most areas will start off the day with some intense bursts of rain, especially in the south west of England and Wales.
One train in Penrhiwceiber in Wales's Cynon Valley was stranded as water flooded the tracks.
The train operator said: "Due to the severe disruption to train services, lack of available road transport caused by local road conditions, customers are advised not to travel as journey completion can not be guaranteed".
In Galway city, coastal routes along the harbour are closed as a precaution ahead of high tide at around 7.45am.
They will not run between 07:00 and 11:00 on Saturday, and will again after 19:00.
Network Rail has advised passengers to check services before travelling because it expects some trains to be delayed or cancelled.
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