Storm Francis: In pictures

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Storm Francis has lashed the UK with heavy rain and strong gusts of more than 70mph.

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image captionThe Met Office issued warnings for rain and wind across the UK, with gusts of 78mph recorded at the Needles, on the Isle of Wight, and 63mph at Mumbles, on the Gower Peninsula

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image captionWaves crashed against the harbour wall in Porthcawl, Wales. Emergency services urged the public to take extra care in the stormy conditions, particularly along the coast

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image captionFlooding caused some roads to be closed in Wales, with motorists facing widespread travel disruption

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image captionIn Northern Ireland, emergency services attended floods in Newcastle, County Down

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image captionPedestrians struggled against the weather in Glasgow, as up to 90mm (3.5in) of rain was forecast for south-west Scotland

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image captionA lifeboat navigated its way through rough seas near Portland Bill, Dorset

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image captionDespite the strong winds, some dog walkers braved the weather on Tynemouth beach

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image captionStanding water delayed the start of play for the Women's Amateur Championship at West Lancashire Golf Club, near Liverpool

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image captionStrong winds affected walkers in Brighton, as forecasters predicted a chance of some brighter spells later in the day for the south and south-east of the UK

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image captionA rainbow formed above Westward Ho! in Devon, as waves crashed against the sea defences

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